2026 Best Nursing Schools in Michigan
Looking for the best Nursing degree programs in Michigan? This list ranks 160 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Nursing Degree Search evaluated 134 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Nursing Degree Schools in Michigan
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found University Of Michigan Ann Arbor to be the best Nursing school in Michigan. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. The median Nursing program debt is $19,137. Get the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor report
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Out of the 134 schools in Michigan in this year's ranking, Hope College landed the #2 spot. Set in Holland, MI, Hope College is a private not-for-profit institution. Hope College posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,484. Hope College Nursing students take on a median of $26,334 in debt. Read more about Hope College
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A rank of #3 makes Michigan State University one of the top choices in Michigan. Set in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. About 81% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. The median Nursing program debt is $25,213. See the full Michigan State University profile
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The strong Nursing programs at Siena Heights University earned it the #4 place in Michigan. Siena Heights University is a private not-for-profit school based in Adrian, MI. Siena Heights University graduates 39% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,778. Siena Heights University Nursing students take on a median of $25,790 in debt. Read more about Siena Heights University
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You'll be in good company at Calvin College, which ranked #5 this year. Calvin College is a private not-for-profit school based in Grand Rapids, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. In-state tuition and fees average $39,350. Students borrow a median of $22,707 to complete their Nursing program here. Read more about Calvin College
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University Of Michigan Flint came in at #6 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Flint, MI. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $14,236 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,790. Graduates carry a median of $31,016 in student loans. Read more about University Of Michigan Flint
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Kellogg Community College placed #7 among Nursing schools in Michigan. Based in Battle Creek, MI, Kellogg Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,118, while out-of-state students pay about $8,282. The median Nursing program debt is $20,432. Read the full report on Kellogg Community College
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Schoolcraft College placed #8 among Nursing schools in Michigan. This public school is set in Livonia, MI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,799, with out-of-state students paying around $6,501. Schoolcraft College Nursing students take on a median of $15,677 in debt. Read more about Schoolcraft College
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Central Michigan University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Set in Mount Pleasant, MI, Central Michigan University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. Typical Nursing student debt is $27,857. See the full Central Michigan University profile
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Andrews University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Set in Berrien Springs, MI, Andrews University is a private not-for-profit institution. Andrews University graduates 72% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,056. The median Nursing program debt is $26,314. See the full Andrews University profile
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Spring Arbor University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Set in Spring Arbor, MI, Spring Arbor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Spring Arbor University posts a six-year graduation rate of 63%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,014. Students borrow a median of $28,268 to complete their Nursing program here. Read the full report on Spring Arbor University
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Alma College landed the #12 spot in Michigan this year. Alma College is a private not-for-profit school based in Alma, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Students from in state pay about $49,552 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,248 in student loans. More on Alma College
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Delta College landed the #13 spot in Michigan this year. Based in University Center, MI, Delta College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,820, with out-of-state students paying around $7,880. Students borrow a median of $14,075 to complete their Nursing program here. Read more about Delta College
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Grand Valley State University did well this year, earning the #14 position. This public school is set in Allendale, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,502, with out-of-state students paying around $21,894. Students borrow a median of $26,378 to complete their Nursing program here. Read more about Grand Valley State University
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University Of Detroit Mercy came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Located in Detroit, MI, University Of Detroit Mercy is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,946. The median Nursing program debt is $29,053. Get the full University Of Detroit Mercy report
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St Clair County Community College landed the #16 spot in Michigan this year. This public school is set in Port Huron, MI. In-state tuition and fees average $5,212, with out-of-state students paying around $12,150. The median Nursing program debt is $16,379. See the full St Clair County Community College profile
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Oakland University landed the #17 spot in Michigan this year. Based in Rochester Hills, MI, Oakland University is a public institution. Oakland University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,167, while out-of-state students pay about $24,735. Oakland University Nursing students take on a median of $25,972 in debt. See the full Oakland University profile
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Lansing Community College placed #18 among Nursing schools in Michigan. Lansing Community College is a public school based in Lansing, MI. Students from in state pay about $4,100 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,300. Students borrow a median of $16,700 to complete their Nursing program here. Read the full report on Lansing Community College
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Ferris State University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Set in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. Ferris State University graduates 56% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,778. Typical Nursing student debt is $23,562. Get the full Ferris State University report
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Northern Michigan University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Based in Marquette, MI, Northern Michigan University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,322, compared with $19,944 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,608 to complete their Nursing program here. Get the full Northern Michigan University report
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Saginaw Valley State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. This public school is set in University Center, MI. About 48% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,930, compared with $30,450 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $28,091 in student loans. Read more about Saginaw Valley State University
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Wayne State University placed #22 among Nursing schools in Michigan. Set in Detroit, MI, Wayne State University is a public institution. Wayne State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,159, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. The median Nursing program debt is $26,689. Read the full report on Wayne State University
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Henry Ford Community College did well this year, earning the #23 position. This public school is set in Dearborn, MI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,568, while out-of-state students pay about $7,816. Graduates carry a median of $18,876 in student loans. Read the full report on Henry Ford Community College
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Macomb Community College landed the #24 spot in Michigan this year. Located in Warren, MI, Macomb Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,660, with out-of-state students paying around $8,370. Typical Nursing student debt is $9,862. Read more about Macomb Community College
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Eastern Michigan University placed #25 among Nursing schools in Michigan. Located in Ypsilanti, MI, Eastern Michigan University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,990. Typical Nursing student debt is $28,781. See the full Eastern Michigan University profile
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Oakland Community College placed #26 among Nursing schools in Michigan. Oakland Community College is a public school based in Auburn Hills, MI. In-state tuition and fees average $3,120, with out-of-state students paying around $5,560. Typical Nursing student debt is $15,865. Get the full Oakland Community College report
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Western Michigan University placed #27 among Nursing schools in Michigan. Set in Kalamazoo, MI, Western Michigan University is a public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,987, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. Graduates carry a median of $27,981 in student loans. See the full Western Michigan University profile
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Grand Rapids Community College placed #28 among Nursing schools in Michigan. This public school is set in Grand Rapids, MI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,179, with out-of-state students paying around $12,219. Students borrow a median of $11,780 to complete their Nursing program here. See the full Grand Rapids Community College profile
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Madonna University landed the #29 spot in Michigan this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Livonia, MI. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,440. Madonna University Nursing students take on a median of $26,896 in debt. See the full Madonna University profile
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Muskegon Community College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Based in Muskegon, MI, Muskegon Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,250, compared with $16,010 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,928 to complete their Nursing program here. More on Muskegon Community College
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Jackson Community College landed the #31 spot in Michigan this year. Set in Jackson, MI, Jackson Community College is a public institution. Roughly 33% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $7,350 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,200 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $16,960. See the full Jackson Community College profile
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College placed #32 among Nursing schools in Michigan. Located in Kalamazoo, MI, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,144, with out-of-state students paying around $9,094. Graduates carry a median of $15,525 in student loans. Read the full report on Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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Kirtland Community College landed the #33 spot in Michigan this year. Based in Grayling, MI, Kirtland Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,190, while out-of-state students pay about $9,870. Students borrow a median of $17,333 to complete their Nursing program here. Read more about Kirtland Community College
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Wayne County Community College District came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Located in Detroit, MI, Wayne County Community College District is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,112, compared with $4,067 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $20,820. Read more about Wayne County Community College District
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Montcalm Community College came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Located in Sidney, MI, Montcalm Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,936, while out-of-state students pay about $10,104. Graduates carry a median of $15,767 in student loans. More on Montcalm Community College
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Concordia University Ann Arbor landed the #36 spot in Michigan this year. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, Concordia University Ann Arbor is a private not-for-profit institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,410. Students borrow a median of $27,584 to complete their Nursing program here. See the full Concordia University Ann Arbor profile
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Mott Community College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Based in Flint, MI, Mott Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,845, compared with $11,460 for out-of-state students. Mott Community College Nursing students take on a median of $20,645 in debt. Read the full report on Mott Community College
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Davenport University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Grand Rapids, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. In-state tuition and fees run about $24,466. Graduates carry a median of $30,603 in student loans. See the full Davenport University profile
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Mid Michigan Community College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Mid Michigan Community College is a public school based in Harrison, MI. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,132, with out-of-state students paying around $10,864. Typical Nursing student debt is $18,878. Read more about Mid Michigan Community College
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North Central Michigan College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Based in Petoskey, MI, North Central Michigan College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,430, with out-of-state students paying around $10,590. North Central Michigan College Nursing students take on a median of $12,398 in debt. More on North Central Michigan College
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Lake Superior State University did well this year, earning the #41 position. Located in Sault Ste Marie, MI, Lake Superior State University is a public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $14,890. Graduates carry a median of $22,429 in student loans. See the full Lake Superior State University profile
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Gogebic Community College came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Located in Ironwood, MI, Gogebic Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,800, while out-of-state students pay about $7,530. Gogebic Community College Nursing students take on a median of $15,250 in debt. Read more about Gogebic Community College
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Baker College Of Flint placed #43 among Nursing schools in Michigan. Set in Owosso, MI, Baker College Of Flint is a private not-for-profit institution. Baker College Of Flint graduates 30% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,000. Students borrow a median of $30,688 to complete their Nursing program here. Get the full Baker College Of Flint report
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West Shore Community College did well this year, earning the #44 position. This public school is set in Scottville, MI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,470, while out-of-state students pay about $8,820. The median Nursing program debt is $17,399. See the full West Shore Community College profile
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Washtenaw Community College did well this year, earning the #45 position. Set in Ann Arbor, MI, Washtenaw Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,736 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,504. The median Nursing program debt is $17,616. See the full Washtenaw Community College profile
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Bay De Noc Community College did well this year, earning the #46 position. Set in Escanaba, MI, Bay De Noc Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,214 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,453. Bay De Noc Community College Nursing students take on a median of $17,625 in debt. Read more about Bay De Noc Community College
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Lake Michigan College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Lake Michigan College is a public school based in Benton Harbor, MI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,445, compared with $7,755 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $14,473 in student loans. Read more about Lake Michigan College
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Monroe County Community College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Monroe County Community College is a public school based in Monroe, MI. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,759, with out-of-state students paying around $8,267. Students borrow a median of $16,031 to complete their Nursing program here. Read more about Monroe County Community College
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Northwestern Michigan College landed the #49 spot in Michigan this year. Based in Traverse City, MI, Northwestern Michigan College is a public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,860, compared with $13,476 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,694 in student loans. See the full Northwestern Michigan College profile
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Rochester College came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Located in Rochester Hills, MI, Rochester College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $29,196. Typical Nursing student debt is $29,137. See the full Rochester College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Nursing Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 134 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 160 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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