Nursing at Saginaw Valley State University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Saginaw Valley State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Saginaw Valley State University sits in University Center, MI.
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Studying Online at Saginaw Valley State University
Many students take online classes at Saginaw Valley State University. Of 6,822 students, 485 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,640 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Saginaw Valley State University
Rankings can help you compare Saginaw Valley State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #7 of 55 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #32 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #49 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #136 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #513 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #971 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #7 of 55 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #32 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #49 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #136 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #513 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #971 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #7 of 55 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #32 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #49 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #136 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #513 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #971 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University
Students who complete Saginaw Valley State University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,511 |
| 2 years | $66,538 |
| 3 years | $63,045 |
| 4 years | $67,509 |
| 5 years | $80,239 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Saginaw Valley State University report median earnings of $67,509, compared with $56,617 for all Saginaw Valley State University graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Saginaw Valley State University is $28,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Saginaw Valley State University
The Nursing program at Saginaw Valley State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 159 |
| Nursing Administration | 2 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 31 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 23 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Saginaw Valley State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.