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Rankings: Best Michigan Nursing Schools 2026-2027

Explore the top 25 accredited nursing schools in Michigan, ranked from 57 programs using the allnurses School Score — a 100-point index built from 12 federal IPEDS & College Scorecard metrics, including NCLEX pass rates, graduation rates, net cost, and post-graduation earnings.

Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources: IPEDS / College Scorecard / Editorial Team

1

A Ann Arbor, MI

Ranked #4 in the nation, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a public institution in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It offers 14 nursing programs across various degree levels.

14 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

2

A- Detroit, MI

Ranked #26 nationally, University of Detroit Mercy is a private nonprofit institution in Detroit, Michigan. Graduates earn a median of $71,030 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

3

A- East Lansing, MI

Ranked #50 nationally, Michigan State University is a public institution in East Lansing, Michigan. Annual in-state tuition is $16,458.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD

4

A- Scottville, MI

West Shore Community College is a smaller public institution in Scottville, Michigan with about 1,120 students. The school reports a 30% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

5

B+ Petoskey, MI

North Central Michigan College is a smaller public institution in Petoskey, Michigan with about 1,613 students. The school reports a 29% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

6

B+ Sidney, MI

Montcalm Community College is a smaller public institution in Sidney, Michigan with about 1,751 students. Graduates earn a median of $35,499 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

7

B+ Monroe, MI

Monroe County Community College is a public school in Monroe, Michigan offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,511.

Offering ADN Program

8

B+ Sault Ste Marie, MI

Lake Superior State University is a smaller public institution in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan with about 1,567 students. Graduates earn a median of $49,045 within ten years.

Offering BSN Program

9
D

B+ University Center, MI

Delta College is a public school in University Center, Michigan offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $37,781 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

10
M

B+ Flint, MI

Mott Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Flint, Michigan. Annual in-state tuition is $8,405.

Offering ADN Program

11

B+ Auburn Hills, MI

With annual in-state tuition at $5,560, Oakland Community College in Auburn Hills, Michigan is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 15,300 students.

Offering ADN Program

12

B+ Grand Rapids, MI

A public institution, Grand Rapids Community College serves students in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Annual in-state tuition is $8,289.

Offering ADN Program

13

B+ Ironwood, MI

Gogebic Community College is a smaller public institution in Ironwood, Michigan with about 882 students. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

14

B Livonia, MI

Based in Livonia, Michigan, Madonna University is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $59,058 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

15

B Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University is a public institution in Big Rapids, Michigan. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

6 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, PhD

16

B Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University provides nursing education from its campus in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The acceptance rate is 88%.

11 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

17
A

B Alpena, MI

Alpena Community College is a smaller public institution in Alpena, Michigan with about 1,581 students. Annual in-state tuition is $8,010.

Offering ADN Program

18

B Spring Arbor, MI

Based in Spring Arbor, Michigan, Spring Arbor University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

11 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert

19

B Detroit, MI

Wayne State University provides nursing education from its campus in Detroit, Michigan. Total enrollment is about 23,800 students.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

20

B Flint, MI

University of Michigan-Flint is a public institution in Flint, Michigan. The school reports a 45% graduation rate.

14 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, CNA, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

21

B- University Center, MI

Based in University Center, Michigan, Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $12,930.

10 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD

22

B- Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin University is a private nonprofit school in Grand Rapids, Michigan offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $39,350.

Offering BSN Program

23

B- Owosso, MI

Baker College is a private nonprofit institution in Owosso, Michigan. The school reports a 71% graduation rate.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN

24

B- Traverse City, MI

Northwestern Michigan College is a public school in Traverse City, Michigan offering nursing education. The school reports a 29% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

25

B- Allendale, MI

Grand Valley State University provides nursing education from its campus in Allendale, Michigan. Graduates earn a median of $56,118 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

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