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. In addition, we cover how WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #526 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #13 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 373 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 526 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 115 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 118 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in nursing from WMU. This makes it the #547 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at WMU is $75,149. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $23,691 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 WMU is $200 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 115 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from WMU. About 90% of these graduates were women and the other 10% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from WMU 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 Western Michigan University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 174 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 135 |
| Communication Sciences | 64 |
| Allied Health Professions | 55 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 51 |
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