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Practical Nursing in Michigan

Practical Nursing Schools in Michigan

1,524 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Michigan in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Practical Nursing is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Michigan

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,225
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,225
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 299

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 36.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 46.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 64,600 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $30,130, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Michigan that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

262 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,303 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,739 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,844. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

#2

Dorsey College, Woodhaven

Madison Heights
180 Degrees in Major Awarded
384 Total Students

In their early career, Dorsey College, Woodhaven grads earn an average salary of $22,311. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,453 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,438 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,632.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
428 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. In their early career, Dorsey College, Roseville grads earn an average salary of $22,311.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,699 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,411. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
241 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,311 a year. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,785.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
166 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $22,311 after earning their degree at this institution. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
93 Total Students

50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,795 after earning their degree at this institution. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,642 Total Students

In their early career, Grand Rapids Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,411. 66% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,231 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,238. 33% of the teachers are full time.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
118 Total Students

A typical student attending Michigan Career and Technical Institute will pay a net price of $3,099. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Practical Nursing Careers in MI

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 11% $29,710
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 11% $48,500

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Allied Health Services 1,947
Allied Health Professions 1,443
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,249
Dental Support Services 685
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 471
Health Sciences & Services 352
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 215
Mental & Social Health Services 148

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View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

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