# Eastern Michigan University: Nursing (bachelor's)

Ypsilanti, MI. IPEDS 169798, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-michigan-university/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $75,760
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $85,611 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,500 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in MI: 4 of 23 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (23 colleges, $81,505): +$4,106
- Versus the U.S. median: +$399

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.61 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $85,611 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,250 | $61,083 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $12,863 | $59,298 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $13,748 | $63,378 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,243 | $84,100 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $21,036 | $96,976 | 1.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Nursing at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Arbor University | $91,869 | $29,748 | $19,353 | 64% |
| Rochester University | $90,425 | $35,500 | $21,456 | 44% |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $86,401 | $39,231 | $7,007 | 40% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $85,611 | $28,500 | $15,407 | 46% |
| Wayne State University | $84,405 | $30,165 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Western Michigan University | $83,449 | $28,850 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Siena Heights University | $82,539 | $27,000 | $17,124 | 39% |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $82,265 | $19,000 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Ferris State University | $81,718 | $27,000 | $8,624 | 47% |
| Oakland University | $81,667 | $29,430 | $9,120 | 58% |
| University of Detroit Mercy | $81,602 | $29,000 | $15,232 | 67% |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | $81,505 | $28,750 | $32,811 | 48% |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $81,103 | $28,000 | $10,775 | 48% |
| Alma College | $80,386 | not reported | $20,694 | 63% |
| Michigan State University | $80,129 | $28,500 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Madonna University | $79,682 | $31,000 | $17,755 | 60% |
| Grand Valley State University | $79,188 | $27,000 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Davenport University | $78,357 | $46,829 | $17,707 | 57% |
| Baker College | $77,840 | $45,086 | $13,157 | 36% |
| Northern Michigan University | $77,670 | $28,000 | $14,085 | 52% |
| Hope College | $75,738 | $27,000 | $27,182 | 80% |
| Calvin University | $74,810 | $26,924 | $22,992 | 74% |
| Lake Superior State University | $70,959 | $27,000 | $12,822 | 51% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $103,450 Ann Arbor, MI, $94,300 MI, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $127,940 Ann Arbor, MI, $107,570 MI, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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