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Registered Nursing Schools in Michigan

6,373 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,881
Associate Degree 2,284
Master’s Degree 115
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 77
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 77
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 77
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 75.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Michigan

98,090 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Michigan

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $71,330. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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

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

In their early career, Eastern Michigan grads earn an average salary of $39,128. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Oakland University

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

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Oakland. A typical student attending Oakland will pay a net price of $13,449. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,445 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. This private school has an average net price of $18,212.

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

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#6

Baker College

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

In their early career, Baker College grads earn an average salary of $28,841. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

204 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,058. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Henry Ford College

Dearborn
201 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,345 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,194. 87% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,679 a year.

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,306 Total Students

In their early career, LCC grads earn an average salary of $29,986. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it.

Registered Nursing Careers in MI

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $83,160
Registered Nurses 14% $70,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Nursing Administration 491
Family Practice Nursing 134
Geriatric Nursing 67
Nurse Anesthetist 50
Nursing Practice 46
Public Health Nursing 35
Adult Health Nursing 33
Maternal & Neonatal Nursing 29

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