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Nursing Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 7,369 students earned their Nursing degrees in MI.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Michigan

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,948
Associate Degree 2,284
Master’s Degree 902
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 169
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 169
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 169
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 42
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 75.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Michigan

117,030 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Michigan

Nursing grads earn an average of $92,030 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

527 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years.

#2

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
509 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Oakland. 53% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,449.

#3

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor
448 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

432 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

A typical student attending UM Flint will pay a net price of $12,689. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. In their early career, UM Flint grads earn an average salary of $40,995.

347 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,792 Total Students

In their early career, Madonna grads earn an average salary of $44,860. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

327 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $17,058. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

291 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,027 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $14,878. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

279 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $13,962. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,269 a year.

#9

Baker College

Owosso
249 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
6,028 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. An average student at Baker College will pay a net price of $12,575. The student loan default rate is 8.60% which is lower than average.

242 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. In their early career, GVSU grads earn an average salary of $42,033. This public school has an average net price of $17,356.

Nursing Careers in MI

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 34% $103,210
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $83,160
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $94,540
Nurse Midwives 17% $99,490
Registered Nurses 14% $70,590
Nurse Anesthetists 10% $188,190

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