by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how WSU stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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WSU is in the top 15% of the country for nursing. Specifically, it ranked #378 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wayne State University conferred 181 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
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 |
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Approximately 75% 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in nursing from WSU were women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at WSU were Non-Resident Alien. About 100% 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 doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Wayne State University.
This nursing program at WSU offers the following related majors:
WSU awarded 181 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 77% to women and 23% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
WSU awarded 26 completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
WSU granted 24 degrees in nurse anesthetist in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).
WSU conferred 16 completions in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
WSU conferred 15 degrees in pediatric nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (93%).
WSU awarded 14 completions in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
WSU awarded 10 degrees in maternal/child health and neonatal nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (90%).
WSU awarded 5 completions in public health/community nurse/nursing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
WSU granted 3 degrees in nursing science in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (67%).
WSU granted 2 degrees in nurse midwife/nursing midwifery in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).