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2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in Michigan

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

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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 Nursing Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 57 schools in Michigan to see which ones were the most popular programs for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Nursing Colleges.

Our analysis found Eastern Michigan University to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Eastern Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Eastern Michigan carry an average student debt load of $30,815. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $164, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Out of the 57 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Oakland University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, nursing graduates from Oakland take out $31,000 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $138.

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Out of the 57 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Flint landed the # 3 spot on the list. UM Flint is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Flint.

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

Full Nursing at University of Michigan - Flint Report

#4

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Spring Arbor University is a great place for nursing students. Located in the small suburb of Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at Spring Arbor accumulate an average of around $36,200 in student debt.

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#5

Madonna University

Livonia, MI

The excellent programs at Madonna University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Michigan. Located in the small city of Livonia, Madonna is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Madonna take out is $31,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $260, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Detroit Mercy came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Schools in Michigan ranking. Detroit Mercy is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Detroit.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Detroit Mercy take out is $29,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $389.

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With a ranking of #7, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students. Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from U-M carry an average student debt load of $17,250. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $306.

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#8

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. Wayne State is a very large public school located in the large city of Detroit.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Wayne State carry an average student debt load of $31,000.

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#9

Baker College

Owosso, MI

Baker College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in Michigan list. Baker College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Owosso.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at Baker College accumulate an average of around $40,430 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $87.

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Grand Valley State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in Michigan list. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at GVSU take out is $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $223.

Full Nursing at Grand Valley State University Report

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

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 25 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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