Nursing at Wayne State University
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Wayne State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wayne State University sits in Detroit, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 296 nursing degrees were granted at Wayne State University.
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Online Class Availability at Wayne State University
Many students take online classes at Wayne State University. Among 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) studied exclusively online and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Wayne State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Wayne State University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #8 of 55 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #33 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #51 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #138 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #532 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #991 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #8 of 55 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #33 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #51 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #138 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #532 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #991 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Wayne State University
Those who finish Wayne State 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 | $73,687 |
| 2 years | $72,090 |
| 3 years | $76,549 |
| 4 years | $80,232 |
| 5 years | $96,253 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Wayne State University report median earnings of $80,232, compared with $68,128 for all Wayne State University graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Wayne State University is $30,165.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at Wayne State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Wayne State University are 77% women (227) and 23% men (69).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Wayne State University
Among the 181 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Wayne State University, 77% were women (140) and 23% were men (41).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Wayne State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 108 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 26 |
| Asian | 23 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Wayne State University
Among the 51 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Wayne State University, 76% were women (39) and 24% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Wayne State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Wayne State University
Among the 1 doctoral nursing graduates at Wayne State University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Wayne State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Wayne State University
This Nursing program at Wayne State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 181 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 24 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 14 |
| Maternal & Neonatal Nursing | 10 |
| Nurse Midwifery | 2 |
| Nursing Science | 3 |
| School Nursing | 15 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 26 |
| Public Health Nursing | 5 |
| Nursing Practice | 16 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Wayne State University go on to a range of careers. 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.