Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Alma College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Alma College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Alma College graduates earn $79k, placing them in the 66th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (28 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma College | $78,690 | — | — | — |
| Chamberlain University-Michigan | $83,188 | $81,995 | $39,146 | 0.47 |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $80,029 | $75,731 | $39,231 | 0.49 |
| Spring Arbor University | $77,680 | $74,629 | $29,748 | 0.38 |
| Siena Heights University | $77,581 | $68,739 | $27,000 | 0.35 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $76,244 | $67,509 | $28,000 | 0.37 |
| National Median | $74,888 | — | $27,000 | 0.36 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Michigan
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain University-Michigan Troy | $19,686 | $83,188 | $39,146 |
| University of Michigan-Flint Flint | $14,014 | $80,029 | $39,231 |
| Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor | $32,580 | $77,680 | $29,748 |
| Siena Heights University Adrian | $29,778 | $77,581 | $27,000 |
| Saginaw Valley State University University Center | $12,240 | $76,244 | $28,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Alma College, approximately 21% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.