Nursing at Mid Michigan College

Harrison, MI · Public · Associate Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

a smaller institution with 2,002 students in Harrison, MI.

Program Analysis

Mid Michigan College's Nursing graduates start at $75,513/yr — above the $69,474 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 70.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Nursing programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Nursing's career paths, with 39% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $23,250 in median debt clears fast against $75,513 in annual earnings.

At #428 of 947 Nursing programs, Mid Michigan College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

There are 4 registered apprenticeship pathways mapped to Nursing, including Home Health Director (median $117,960/yr). Apprenticeships offer an alternative route that combines paid work with structured training.

83 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
77
Low End
83
Score
83
High End
Earnings $75,513/yr (9% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$76K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
70.5x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$11,588
Out-of-state: $16,892
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
3.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$71,912
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Nursing graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Nurse anesthetists $223,210 +8.6% 83%
Nurse practitioners $129,210 +40.1% 52%
Nurse midwives $128,790 +11.1% 61%
Nurse anesthetists
$223,210
+8.6% growth 83% AI-proof
Nurse practitioners
$129,210
+40.1% growth 52% AI-proof
Nurse midwives
$128,790
+11.1% growth 61% AI-proof

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Nursing Career Guide

What can you do with a Nursing credential from Mid Michigan College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mid Michigan College's Nursing program score?
At 83/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
How vulnerable is Nursing to AI automation?
The 39% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — Mid Michigan College graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
Are there apprenticeship options for Nursing?
Yes — 4 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Nursing career paths, including Home Health Director. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Mid Michigan College.
Will Nursing graduates from Mid Michigan College find jobs?
With approximately 292,500 annual openings across mapped careers, Nursing offers a very large employment pool. Mid Michigan College graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →