2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Michigan. In total, 7,345 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Michigan.
There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Nursing Degree Search has created its Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in Michigan to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Chamberlain University - Michigan to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Michigan. Chamberlain - Michigan is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Troy.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Chamberlain - Michigan carry an average student debtload of $25,436. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $283, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at U-M accumulate an average of around $17,119 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $690.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Hope College is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Hope is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Holland.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Michigan State University is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the city of East Lansing.
Nursing majors at Michigan State take out an average of $24,007 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $589.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Flint. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. UM Flint is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Flint.
On average, nursing graduates from UM Flint take out $26,311 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $95, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Siena Heights University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Siena Heights University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Adrian.
Nursing majors at Siena Heights University take out an average of $18,539 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Calvin University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Calvin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Calvin carry an average student debtload of $22,187.
Central Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Central Michigan is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant.
With a ranking of #9, Andrews University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Andrews take out $25,588 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Alma College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the distant town of Alma, Alma is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Best Nursing Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 13,973 |
| Illinois | 21,938 |
| Indiana | 7,922 |
| Wisconsin | 5,410 |
Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 262,974 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,647 |
| Nursing Practice | 8,862 |
| Nursing Administration | 8,663 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 4,717 |
| Nursing Science | 4,701 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,895 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,075 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 2,011 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,768 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 747 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 622 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 567 |
| School Nursing | 539 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 502 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 340 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 269 |
| Women’s Health Nurse/Nursing | 262 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 192 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 87 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 26 |
| Forensic Nursing | 23 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 13 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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