by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in nursing at SAU. It is offered at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SAU as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #982 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 982 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Michigan | 24 of 55 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 128 of 314 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at SAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 222 |
| Professional Certificate | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Spring Arbor University handed out 222 master’s degrees in nursing.
SAU is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 8 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 54 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 327 |
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at SAU were White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Spring Arbor University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 159 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 32 |
SAU conferred 137 master’s degrees in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (72%).
SAU granted 35 master’s degrees in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%).
SAU granted 29 master’s completions in geriatric nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (59%).
SAU granted 18 master’s degrees in nursing administration in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
SAU conferred 3 master’s degrees in pediatric nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
During the most recent reporting year, Spring Arbor University awarded 20 professional certificate degrees in nursing.
SAU is not currently ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of nursing professional certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at SAU are White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Spring Arbor University with a professional certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SAU awarded 12 professional certificate degrees in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).
SAU granted 5 professional certificate degrees in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).
SAU awarded 3 professional certificate degrees in geriatric nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (33%).
Undergraduate study is also available at SAU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 28 |
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