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2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in Michigan

57 Colleges
$67,687 Avg Salary
$28,200 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 2023 rankings named Eastern Michigan University the most popular school in Michigan for nursing students. Eastern Michigan is a large public school located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Eastern Michigan carry an average student debt load of $28,676. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $144, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Oakland University is a great place for nursing students. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a large student population.

On average, nursing graduates from Oakland take out $32,785 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $180, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Michigan - Flint is a great place for nursing students. UM Flint is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Flint.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at UM Flint accumulate an average of around $47,607 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $95, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI

Out of the 57 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Spring Arbor University landed the # 4 spot on the list. 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 is $39,278.

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#5

Madonna University

Livonia, MI

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Madonna University is a great place for nursing students. Located in the city of Livonia, Madonna is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Nursing majors at Madonna take out an average of $37,565 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $395, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Detroit Mercy landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. Detroit Mercy is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Detroit.

On average, nursing graduates from Detroit Mercy take out $48,375 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $389.

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Schools in Michigan ranking. 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 $46,946 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $690.

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#8

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in Michigan list. Wayne State is a fairly 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 $46,268.

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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.

Nursing majors at Baker College take out an average of $30,656 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $113.

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Grand Valley State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for nursing students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at GVSU accumulate an average of around $50,346 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $314.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 85,339

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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