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2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Michigan

9 Colleges
$68,010 Avg Salary
$26,874 Avg Student Debt

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.

The Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Michigan to see which online programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for nursing majors pursuing an online .

Our 2023 rankings named University of Michigan - Flint the most popular online school in Michigan for nursing students. UM Flint is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Flint.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from UM Flint carry an average student debtload of $40,680.

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#2

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Davenport University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Michigan list. Davenport University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Grand Rapids.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Davenport University carry an average student debtload of $44,065. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $192.

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The excellent online programs at Northern Michigan University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Michigan. Located in the remote town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Northern Michigan University carry an average student debtload of $28,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $305.

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The excellent online programs at Siena Heights University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Michigan. Siena Heights University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Adrian.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at Siena Heights University accumulate an average of around $26,890 in student debt.

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#5

Olivet College

Olivet, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Olivet College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Michigan list. Olivet is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Olivet.

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#6

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for nursing students. It came in at #6 on the list. Central Michigan is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant.

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#7

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for nursing students. It came in at #7 on the list. Ferris is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids.

Nursing majors at Ferris take out an average of $29,750 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $132, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#7

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI

With a ranking of #7, Andrews University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. Located in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#9

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI

Spring Arbor University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the small suburb of Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Nursing majors at Spring Arbor take out an average of $36,200 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 13,973
Illinois 21,938
Indiana 7,922
Wisconsin 5,410

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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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

  • 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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