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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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).
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 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
- 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.