2023 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Michigan
Finding the Best Nursing Master'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 Master's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Michigan - Ann Arbor to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Michigan. Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a very large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Michigan State University is a great place for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Detroit Mercy. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Detroit.
The excellent master’s degree programs at Spring Arbor University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Michigan. Located in the suburb of Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oakland University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Grand Valley State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Wayne State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Wayne State is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit.
Western Michigan University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree nursing programs. WMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo.
University of Michigan - Flint came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. UM Flint is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Flint.
Saginaw Valley State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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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 |
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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 15 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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