by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how WMU stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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WMU is a solid choice among schools offering nursing. More specifically it was ranked #402 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University conferred 97 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
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 |
Every one of the 7 students who graduated with a master’s degree in nursing from WMU identified as women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at WMU are White. About 86% 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at Western Michigan University.
This nursing program at WMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 104 |
WMU granted 104 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (85%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.