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Nursing Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 1,113 students earned their Nursing degrees in MI.

A Nursing major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Michigan

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 902
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 169
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 169
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 169
Post-Master’s Certificate 42
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 42

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 74.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 117,030 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Michigan

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $92,030. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor
381 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,543. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%.

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,962. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,058. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,792 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. An average student at Madonna will pay a net price of $18,212.

#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,127. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%.

Nursing Careers in MI

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 34% $103,210
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $83,160
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $94,540
Nurse Midwives 17% $99,490
Registered Nurses 14% $70,590
Nurse Anesthetists 10% $188,190

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Medicine 1,198
Rehabilitation Professions 759
Mental & Social Health Services 473
Public Health 423
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 377
Health/Medical Admin Services 358
Allied Health Professions 324
Dentistry 277

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