Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Mott Community College

Mott Community College nursing graduates face a puzzling reality: strong initial earnings of $73,034 that outpace both state and national medians, but then slip to $69,107 by year four. This backward trajectory, while the 60th percentile for Michigan suggests solid performance, raises questions about whether graduates are hitting career ceilings or transitioning to different roles. The starting salary alone puts Mott in the company of Michigan's better nursing programs, though Jackson and Mid Michigan graduates earn slightly more out of the gate.

The debt picture tells a more concerning story. At $34,334, graduates carry roughly 50% more debt than typical Michigan nursing students and nearly double the national median. While the 0.47 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't crushing—these nurses earn enough to manage repayment—it means spending the first few years digging out from under loans that peers at other community colleges largely avoided. With 35% of Mott students receiving Pell grants, this debt burden hits hardest for those who can least afford it.

For Flint-area families, this program delivers employability and respectable wages, but the financial package matters significantly. If your child can access scholarships or work while studying to minimize borrowing, Mott's nursing program opens solid career doors. Full sticker price, however, makes nearby alternatives worth serious consideration—especially when other Michigan community colleges produce similar outcomes with half the debt.