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Nursing at Saginaw Valley State University

Nursing at Saginaw Valley State University

If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Saginaw Valley State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Saginaw Valley State University sits in University Center, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 216 nursing degrees were granted at Saginaw Valley State University.

Studying Online at Saginaw Valley State University

Many students take online classes at Saginaw Valley State University. Of 6,822 students, 485 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,640 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Saginaw Valley State University

Rankings can help you compare Saginaw Valley State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #7 of 55
Best Value Michigan #32 of 55
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #49 of 310
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #136 of 295
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #513 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #971 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #7 of 55
Best Value Michigan #32 of 55
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #49 of 310
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #136 of 295
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #513 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #971 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University

Students who complete Saginaw Valley State University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Saginaw Valley State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $61,511
2 years $66,538
3 years $63,045
4 years $67,509
5 years $80,239

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Saginaw Valley State University report median earnings of $67,509, compared with $56,617 for all Saginaw Valley State University graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Saginaw Valley State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Saginaw Valley State University is $28,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Saginaw Valley State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Saginaw Valley State University are 90% women (194) and 10% men (22).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Saginaw Valley State University

Among the 159 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Saginaw Valley State University, 88% were women (140) and 12% were men (19).

Saginaw Valley State University gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Saginaw Valley State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 143
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 4
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Saginaw Valley State University

Minority students account for 8% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Saginaw Valley State University, lower than the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at Saginaw Valley State University

Among the 32 master’s nursing graduates at Saginaw Valley State University, 94% were women (30) and 6% were men (2).

Saginaw Valley State University gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Saginaw Valley State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 26
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Saginaw Valley State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Saginaw Valley State 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 Saginaw Valley State University

The Nursing program at Saginaw Valley State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 159
Nursing Administration 2
Family Practice Nursing 31
Mental Health Nursing 23
Nursing Practice 1

Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Students who finish Nursing program at Saginaw Valley State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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

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