by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, U-M came in at #21. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 174 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 141 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 116 students received their master’s degree in nursing from U-M. This makes it the #84 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 34 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #93 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at U-M is $75,458. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at U-M is $690 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U-M was $2,458 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at U-M make a median salary of $91,784. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 110 nursing majors earned their master's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 285 |
| Medicine | 162 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 135 |
| Dentistry | 123 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 67 |
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