2023 Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Michigan
Finding the Best Nursing Doctor'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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs 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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Andrews University the best school in Michigan for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the fringe town of Berrien Springs, Andrews is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the city of East Lansing.
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Out of the 12 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Ferris State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Ferris is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Michigan - Flint. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. UM Flint is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Flint.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wayne State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Wayne State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Detroit.
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Grand Valley State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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University of Detroit Mercy came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Detroit.
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Oakland University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public school with a large student population.
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Northern Michigan University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the remote town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 13,973 |
| Illinois | 21,938 |
| Indiana | 7,922 |
| Wisconsin | 5,410 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 266,651 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,104 |
| Nursing Administration | 9,838 |
| Nursing Practice | 7,992 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,092 |
| Nursing Science | 4,600 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,287 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,021 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,936 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1,883 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 773 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 563 |
| School Nursing | 553 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 509 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 444 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 419 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 331 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 181 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 57 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 53 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 14 |
| Forensic Nursing | 14 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 12 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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