Nursing at Eastern Michigan University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Eastern Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Eastern Michigan University sits in Ypsilanti, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 324 nursing degrees were granted at Eastern Michigan University.
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Studying Online at Eastern Michigan University
Distance learning is available at Eastern Michigan University. Of 12,631 students, 2,172 (17%) studied exclusively online and 5,524 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Eastern Michigan University
Use these rankings to compare Eastern Michigan University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #13 of 55 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #38 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #80 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #177 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #710 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1145 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Eastern Michigan University
Graduates of Eastern Michigan 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 | $67,168 |
| 2 years | $62,409 |
| 3 years | $64,700 |
| 4 years | $72,099 |
| 5 years | $81,223 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $72,099, compared with $54,680 for all Eastern Michigan University graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Eastern Michigan University is $28,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Eastern Michigan University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Eastern Michigan University are 83% women (269) and 17% men (55).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Michigan University
Among the 305 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Eastern Michigan University, 84% were women (255) and 16% were men (50).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 197 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 36 |
| Asian | 12 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 25 |
Minority students account for 26% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Michigan University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Eastern Michigan University
Of the 18 master’s nursing graduates at Eastern Michigan University, 72% were women (13) and 28% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Eastern Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 39% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Eastern Michigan University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Eastern Michigan University
This Nursing program at Eastern Michigan University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 323 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Eastern Michigan University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, 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.