Registered Nursing at Western Michigan University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Western Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Michigan University
Distance learning is available at Western Michigan University. Of 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) studied exclusively online and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Western Michigan University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Michigan University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #12 of 54 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #43 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #67 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #186 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #599 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1210 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #12 of 54 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #43 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #67 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #186 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #599 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1210 of 1,843 |
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Western Michigan University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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
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