by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #506 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 506 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Michigan | 6 of 55 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 40 of 296 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 181 |
| Master’s | 51 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wayne State University conferred 181 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
WSU is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 6 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 38 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 380 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSU earn a median of $80,232 a year. This is higher than $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $30,165 in student loans. This is above $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 9 |
WSU granted 181 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
Graduate study is also available at WSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 51 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 1 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 2 |
