Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associate's degree programs in Michigan
Compare 28 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Michigan
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Baker CollegeOwosso · $32,561 federal debt$86,4472Schoolcraft Community College DistrictLivonia · $26,676 federal debt$85,9893Wayne County Community College DistrictDetroit · $24,487 federal debt$84,0234Southwestern Michigan CollegeDowagiac · $22,254 federal debt$83,6605Mott Community CollegeFlint · $34,334 federal debt$82,1146Macomb Community CollegeWarren · $10,750 federal debt$80,8327Henry Ford CollegeDearborn · $26,613 federal debt$80,7498St Clair County Community CollegePort Huron · $21,009 federal debt$80,0049Jackson CollegeJackson · $22,387 federal debt$79,70410Oakland Community CollegeAuburn Hills · $16,010 federal debt$79,621
CAREER CONTEXT IN MI
What related occupations pay in Michigan
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1072Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $78,870
- Middle 50% wage range
- $52,460–$102,780
- State employment
- 1,740
- Projected growth
- +17.1%
- Annual openings
- 8,500
29-1141Registered Nurses
- State median wage
- $94,300
- Middle 50% wage range
- $82,080–$103,450
- State employment
- 104,950
- Projected growth
- +5.6%
- Annual openings
- 180,800
29-1171Nurse Practitioners
- State median wage
- $131,450
- Middle 50% wage range
- $117,990–$140,850
- State employment
- 8,290
- Projected growth
- +41.0%
- Annual openings
- 29,400
11-9111Medical and Health Services Managers
- State median wage
- $107,570
- Middle 50% wage range
- $84,090–$139,450
- State employment
- 16,060
- Projected growth
- +24.2%
- Annual openings
- 62,300
29-1151Nurse Anesthetists
- State median wage
- $247,010
- Middle 50% wage range
- $228,810–$269,110
- State employment
- 2,300
- Projected growth
- +9.7%
- Annual openings
- 2,400
29-1161Nurse Midwives
- State median wage
- $125,140
- Middle 50% wage range
- $113,840–$135,730
- State employment
- 430
- Projected growth
- +11.5%
- Annual openings
- 400
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Michigan; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
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A quick read on Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing in Michigan
What do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associate's degree graduates earn in Michigan?
Across 28 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $76,546 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $23,250 among the 27 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Baker College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.