by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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Michigan State is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #148 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 183 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 187 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Michigan State. This makes it the #407 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #136 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,081 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $55,033 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Michigan State is $589 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.
Of the 183 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Michigan State in 2021-2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Michigan State nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan State Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Michigan State make a median salary of $104,677 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
All of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Michigan State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 467 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 175 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 65 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 61 |
| Communication Sciences | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.