by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WMU among the top schools in the country for nursing, coming in at #614 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 614 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Michigan | 11 of 55 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 61 of 296 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 97 |
| Master’s | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 97 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
WMU is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 8 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 45 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 416 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,115 a year. This is above $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WMU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $28,850 in student loans. This is higher than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Approximately 85% of graduates 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WMU conferred 97 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (85%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 7 |
