Walker, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Walker has a population of about 25,201. Median household income is $73,835 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $223,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Walker
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Walker, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Walker city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Walker.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
98%
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,099
Avg net price
$17,707/yr
TuitionIn‑state$24,466
Out‑of‑state$24,466
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,253
Avg net price
$19,680/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 82
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,732
Avg net price
$19,353/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,898
Avg net price
$7,761/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,955
Avg net price
$10,775/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,230
Avg net price
$7,007/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 38
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$83,648
Avg net price
$13,138/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 98%
- Programs offered: 51
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,167
Avg net price
$6,231/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 55
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Walker
Walker is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (BLS area code 24340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,920 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $87,874 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,230 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $68,304 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $223,040 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $233,550 |
| Nurse Midwife | $131,760 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $137,969 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $125,660 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $131,581 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,340 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $40,147 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Walker at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 25,201 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $73,835 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 36.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Kent County | 43,230 workers, 141 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Walker-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Grand Rapids, MI – 4.8 mi away (595,467 pop)
- Wyoming, MI – 6.8 mi away (75,567 pop)
- Kentwood, MI – 10.4 mi away (51,689 pop)
- Holland, MI – 23.4 mi away (101,421 pop)
- Norton Shores, MI – 28.4 mi away (24,340 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Walker, MI?
Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Walker are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Walker?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Walker are: Nurse Anesthetist ($223,040), Nurse Midwife ($131,760), Nurse Practitioner ($125,660). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Grand Rapids instead of Walker?
Grand Rapids, MI is 4.8 miles from Walker and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Walker an affordable place to study nursing?
Walker’s median household income of $73,835 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Walker while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: July 23, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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