Nursing at Michigan State University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Michigan State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 286 nursing degrees were awarded at Michigan State University.
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Online Class Availability at Michigan State University
Online coursework is an option at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Michigan State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Michigan State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 310 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #45 of 55 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #204 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #221 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1286 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 310 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #45 of 55 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #204 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #221 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1286 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Michigan State University
Those who finish Michigan 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 | $68,030 |
| 2 years | $68,237 |
| 3 years | $69,671 |
| 4 years | $77,499 |
| 5 years | $93,490 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Michigan State University take home a median $77,499, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Michigan State University stands at $28,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at Michigan State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Michigan State University are 85% women (243) and 15% men (43).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University
Among the 182 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 88% were women (161) and 12% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 143 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 14 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 20% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Michigan State University
Of the 43 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 91% were women (39) and 9% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 21% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Michigan State University
Among the 4 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Michigan State University
The Nursing program at Michigan State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 225 |
| Nursing Science | 4 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 6 |
| Nursing Practice | 51 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Michigan State University go on to a range of careers. 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
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