Nursing at Spring Arbor University
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Spring Arbor University is located in Spring Arbor, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 283 nursing degrees were awarded at Spring Arbor University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Spring Arbor University
Many students take online classes at Spring Arbor University. Of 2,441 students, 1,506 (62%) studied exclusively online and 330 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Spring Arbor University
Use these rankings to compare Spring Arbor University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #16 of 55 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #48 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #104 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #215 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #835 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1355 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Spring Arbor University
Students who complete Spring Arbor University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $91,916 |
| 2 years | $72,790 |
| 3 years | $71,075 |
| 4 years | $74,629 |
| 5 years | $81,930 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Spring Arbor University report median earnings of $74,629, compared with $61,458 for all Spring Arbor University graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Spring Arbor University is $29,748.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Spring Arbor University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Spring Arbor University are 89% women (252) and 11% men (31).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Spring Arbor University
Among the 28 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Spring Arbor University, 96% were women (27) and 4% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Spring Arbor University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 4% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Spring Arbor University, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Spring Arbor University
Among the 222 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Spring Arbor University, 89% were women (197) and 11% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Spring Arbor University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 159 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 26 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Spring Arbor University, below 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 Spring Arbor University
The Nursing program at Spring Arbor University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Administration | 59 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 142 |
| School Nursing | 3 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 47 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 32 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Spring Arbor University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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