Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Chamberlain University-Michigan

Chamberlain University-Michigan's nursing program delivers strong earning potential but comes at a premium price. Graduates earn $83,188 in their first year—significantly above both national ($74,888) and Michigan ($74,851) medians for nursing programs. However, this places them only in the 60th percentile among Michigan nursing programs, meaning there are notably stronger options in-state, including University of Michigan-Flint at $80,029.

The concerning aspect is the debt load: at $39,146, graduates carry 36% more debt than the typical Michigan nursing student ($28,800) and 45% more than the national average ($27,000). While the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 remains manageable for nursing, you're paying substantially more for outcomes that are good but not exceptional within Michigan. The flat earnings growth (-1% from year 1 to year 4) suggests limited career advancement momentum compared to programs where nurses see steady salary increases.

For Michigan residents, this represents a questionable value proposition. You'll likely secure solid employment with good starting pay, but several in-state public options offer similar or better earnings with significantly less debt. Unless location or scheduling flexibility makes Chamberlain uniquely appealing, Michigan families should strongly consider lower-cost alternatives that deliver comparable career outcomes without the premium price tag.