by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #231 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 231 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Michigan | 2 of 55 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 296 |
Here is each degree level granted in nursing at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 182 |
| Master’s | 43 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University handed out 182 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
MSU is in the top 5% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 191 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,499 a year. This is above $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $28,500 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 12% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 79% of graduates fell into 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 | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
MSU conferred 182 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 43 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 6 |
