Nursing Graduate Salaries in Michigan
Federal earnings data for every Michigan college offering Nursing, ranked by 10-year median graduate salary. Sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — real tax-reported income, not surveys.
Nursing in Michigan. Registered Nursing has 1.4% unemployment and a median salary of $93,600. The U.S. nurse shortage is structural, not cyclical — these jobs aren't going anywhere.
Typical career paths: Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care Nurse, Pediatric Nurse, Public Health Nurse. Median starting salary range: $70,000–$93,600. School choice can swing graduate earnings by 30–60% — which is why we rank by federal data, not prestige.
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chamberlain University-Michigan Troy, MI | $96,897 | — |
| 2 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $92,832 | $14,362 |
| 3 | Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI | $84,681 | $13,446 |
| 4 | Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI | $78,800 | $33,466 |
| 5 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $74,168 | $21,322 |
| 6 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $74,106 | $13,469 |
| 7 | Northwood University Midland, MI | $68,112 | $25,908 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $66,897 | $7,863 |
| 9 | Hope College Holland, MI | $65,961 | $26,392 |
| 10 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $63,565 | $11,815 |
| 11 | Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $61,992 | $29,819 |
| 12 | Siena Heights University Adrian, MI | $61,544 | $18,630 |
| 13 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $60,457 | $8,402 |
| 14 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $60,411 | $21,122 |
| 15 | Madonna University Livonia, MI | $60,349 | $14,792 |
| 16 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $60,120 | $16,495 |
| 17 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $59,879 | $17,201 |
| 18 | Alma College Alma, MI | $59,874 | $24,918 |
| 19 | Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI | $59,582 | $29,164 |
| 20 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $59,525 | $11,212 |
| 21 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $58,635 | $8,320 |
| 22 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $57,828 | $13,902 |
| 23 | Adrian College Adrian, MI | $56,860 | $31,986 |
| 24 | Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | $56,715 | $19,227 |
| 25 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $55,838 | $12,147 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are 10-year median income for graduates of each institution (all majors, since program-level earnings are released only for select fields). Refreshed every 24 hours.
Get personalized Nursing school matches
Take the 3-minute fit quiz — we'll rank these schools (and the rest of the country) by your GPA, budget, and priorities, then email your top 5 with estimated net price after aid.
Nursing salary in other states
Other major salaries in Michigan
Frequently asked questions
What do Nursing graduates earn in Michigan?
The median 10-year earnings for Nursing graduates from Michigan colleges is $58,635, with a range from $35,881 at lower-earning schools to $96,897 at top-earning schools. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Which Michigan school has the highest Nursing graduate salary?
Chamberlain University-Michigan ranks first among Michigan schools offering Nursing, with a 10-year median graduate salary of $96,897.
How is "graduate salary" measured?
These figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. They reflect actual federal tax-reported income of all graduates 10 years after enrollment — including those who pursued graduate school and those who took industry jobs. They are not survey-based.
Are these salaries adjusted for cost of living?
No. These are raw federal earnings figures. Michigan salaries should be considered in context of local cost of living. For example, $90,000 in California has different purchasing power than $90,000 in North Carolina.