Nursing at Grand Valley State University
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Grand Valley State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 273 nursing degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Grand Valley State University
Online coursework is an option at Grand Valley State University. Of 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Grand Valley State University
Rankings can help you compare Grand Valley State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #9 of 55 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #39 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #52 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #173 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #533 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1123 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #9 of 55 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #39 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #52 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #173 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #533 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1123 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Grand Valley State University
Students who complete Grand 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 | $59,822 |
| 2 years | $57,535 |
| 3 years | $59,017 |
| 4 years | $63,576 |
| 5 years | $75,101 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Grand Valley State University earn a median of $63,576, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Grand Valley State University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Grand Valley State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Grand Valley State University are 85% women (232) and 15% men (41).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Grand Valley State University
Of the 249 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Grand Valley State University, 85% were women (211) and 15% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 224 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Grand Valley State University
Of the 8 master’s nursing graduates at Grand Valley State University, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Grand Valley State University
This Nursing program at Grand Valley State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 272 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Grand Valley State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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
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