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Nursing in Michigan

Nursing Schools in Michigan

In 2022-2023, 6,839 students earned their Nursing degrees in MI.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 327 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,559
Associate Degree 2,137
Master’s Degree 710
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 340
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 340
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 340
Post-Master’s Certificate 72
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 72
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 20
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

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: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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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:

527 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,472. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Oakland University

Rochester Hills
509 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. A typical student attending Oakland will pay a net price of $12,614.

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Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor
448 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $22,351.

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432 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 56% of the teachers are full time.

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347 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,792 Total Students

40% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,921. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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327 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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291 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. A typical student attending U-M will pay a net price of $16,792. 74% of students get financical aid.

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279 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. A typical student attending Wayne State will pay a net price of $14,055.

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Baker College

Owosso
249 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
6,028 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 16% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,920. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years.

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242 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. 95% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at GVSU.

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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
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $94,540
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
Allied Health Professions 1,437
Medicine 1,198
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,103
Rehabilitation Professions 1,067
Public Health 992
Other Health Professions 836
Mental & Social Health Services 605
Allied Health Services 522

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