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 2023 rankings named University of Michigan - Ann Arbor the best school in Michigan for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a very large student population.
Nursing majors at U-M take out an average of $59,887 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Michigan State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Michigan. Michigan State is a very large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Michigan State take out while working on their Master's Degree is $53,832.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Detroit Mercy. It ranked #3 on our 2023 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.
On average, nursing graduates from Detroit Mercy take out $74,289 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.
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 college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Spring Arbor take out while working on their Master's Degree is $50,557.
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 suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a large student population.
After completing their Master's Degree, nursing graduates from Oakland carry an average student debtload of $51,333.
With a ranking of #6, Grand Valley State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public school with a very large student population.
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Wayne State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Wayne State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Detroit.
After completing their Master's Degree, nursing graduates from Wayne State carry an average student debtload of $53,139.
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 small city of Kalamazoo.
University of Michigan - Flint 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 #9 on the list. UM Flint is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Flint.
On average, nursing graduates from UM Flint take out $49,875 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.
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With a ranking of #10, Saginaw Valley State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Saginaw Valley State University take out while working on their Master's Degree is $37,994.
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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 |
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 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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