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 town of Berrien Springs, Andrews is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out of the 12 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the city of East Lansing.
The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Ferris State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Michigan. Ferris is a fairly large public school located in the town of Big Rapids.
The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Michigan - Flint helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Michigan. UM Flint is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Flint.
After completing their Doctor's Degree, nursing graduates from UM Flint carry an average student debtload of $70,224.
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 very large public school located in the large city of Detroit.
After completing their Doctor's Degree, nursing graduates from Wayne State carry an average student debtload of $66,470.
Grand Valley State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor ranked #7 on this year’s Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a fairly large student population.
University of Detroit Mercy landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree nursing programs. Detroit Mercy is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Detroit.
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 large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Northern Michigan University 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 #10 on the list. Located in the remote town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
After completing their Doctor's Degree, nursing graduates from Northern Michigan University carry an average student debtload of $39,839.
Best Nursing Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges 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 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
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