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2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

35 Schools Ranked
$15,115 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,218 Avg Student Debt

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. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 35 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which online bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, Indiana
581 Total Awards
$7,734 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,454 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Purdue University Northwest the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Hammond, Indiana, the medium-sized public school handed out 581 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Purdue Northwest is $7,734. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,349. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,454 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

Around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Purdue University Northwest Report

#2

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
496 Total Awards
$47,808 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,570 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Loyola University Chicago. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 496 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Loyola Chicago, expect to pay an average of $47,808 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,570 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
403 Total Awards
$10,125 Average Tuition & Fees
$42,448 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University Global. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the large public school awarded 403 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Purdue University Global is $10,125. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,436. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Purdue University Global accumulate an average of $42,448 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Purdue University Global. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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319 Total Awards
$12,322 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,408 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Michigan - Flint. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UM Flint is a public institution located in Flint, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 319 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $12,322 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UM Flint. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,058. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,408 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin
269 Total Awards
$7,733 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,363 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh is a fairly large public school located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin that handed out 269 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Wisconsin who attend UW Oshkosh full time pay an average of $7,733 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,306. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW Oshkosh accumulate an average of $24,363 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Report

#6

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
254 Total Awards
$11,690 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,394 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Cleveland State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the fairly large public school awarded 254 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $11,690 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cleveland State University. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,654. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,394 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
240 Total Awards
$9,610 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,297 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the large public school awarded 240 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UWM is $9,610. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,475. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,297 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
229 Total Awards
$10,720 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,865 Avg Student Debt

University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. UW - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 229 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $10,720 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UW - Madison. Out-of-state students pay an average of $38,608. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW - Madison accumulate an average of $20,865 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Wisconsin - Madison Report

#9

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
179 Total Awards
$20,964 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,404 Avg Student Debt

Davenport University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Grand Rapids, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 179 students in 2020-2021.

Davenport University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $20,964. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Davenport University accumulate an average of $33,404 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
141 Total Awards
$8,874 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,216 Avg Student Debt

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 141 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW - Eau Claire is $8,874. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,149. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,216 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Report

#11

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, Indiana
220 Total Awards
$9,509 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,165 Avg Student Debt

University of Southern Indiana landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in Evansville, Indiana, the medium-sized public school awarded 220 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at USI is $9,509. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,812. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,165 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Southern Indiana Report

#12

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Green Bay, Wisconsin
107 Total Awards
$7,873 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,747 Avg Student Debt

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. This medium-sized public school is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and it awarded 107 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW - Green Bay is $7,873. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,091. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,747 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

Around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Report

#13

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan
105 Total Awards
$13,206 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,896 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Northern Michigan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Northern Michigan University is located in Marquette, Michigan and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 105 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $13,206 in tuition and fees if they attend Northern Michigan University full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,828. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Northern Michigan University accumulate an average of $23,896 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.

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57 Total Awards
$30,560 Avg Student Debt

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the very small public school awarded 57 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UWM Flexible Option accumulate an average of $30,560 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

UWM Flexible Option is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex Report

#15

Franklin University

Columbus, Ohio
52 Total Awards
$9,577 Average Tuition & Fees
$36,059 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Franklin University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 52 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Franklin University, expect to pay an average of $9,577 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Franklin University accumulate an average of $36,059 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

Since Franklin University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#16

McKendree University

Lebanon, Illinois
51 Total Awards
$33,050 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,607 Avg Student Debt

McKendree University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. McKendree University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Lebanon, Illinois that handed out 51 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend McKendree, expect to pay an average of $33,050 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from McKendree accumulate an average of $24,607 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 16% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#17

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana
48 Total Awards
$8,857 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,602 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Purdue University Fort Wayne did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and it awarded 48 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at PFW is $8,857. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,265. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,602 in student loans. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#18

Vincennes University

Vincennes, Indiana
45 Total Awards
$6,449 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,971 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, Vincennes University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. This fairly large public school is located in Vincennes, Indiana, and it awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Vincennes University is $6,449. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,253. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,971 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 16% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Vincennes University Report

#19

Siena Heights University

Adrian, Michigan
38 Total Awards
$28,502 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,551 Avg Student Debt

Siena Heights University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Siena Heights University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Adrian, Michigan. It awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Siena Heights University, expect to pay an average of $28,502 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,551 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

Around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Siena Heights University Report

#20

Governors State University

University Park, Illinois
32 Total Awards
$10,108 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,123 Avg Student Debt

Governors State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. This small public school is located in University Park, Illinois, and it awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Illinois pay an average of $10,108 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GSU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,620. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,123 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#21

University of Rio Grande

Rio Grande, Ohio
25 Total Awards
$20,060 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,778 Avg Student Debt

University of Rio Grande ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Rio Grande, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 25 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

University of Rio Grande does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $20,060. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of Rio Grande accumulate an average of $31,778 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

Around 23% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#22

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin
20 Total Awards
$8,331 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,570 Avg Student Debt

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Stevens Point, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Wisconsin who attend UW - Stevens Point full time pay an average of $8,331 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,035. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW - Stevens Point accumulate an average of $24,570 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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16 Total Awards
$15,470 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,928 Avg Student Debt

Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it awarded 16 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,470 to cover tuition and fees at Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $32,928 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#24

Olivet College

Olivet, Michigan
11 Total Awards
$31,104 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,060 Avg Student Debt

Olivet College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in Olivet, Michigan, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 11 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $31,104 to cover tuition and fees at Olivet. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Olivet accumulate an average of $29,060 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#25

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
9 Total Awards
$13,094 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,288 Avg Student Debt

Central Michigan University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Central Michigan is a fairly large public school situated in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. It awarded 9 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,094 to cover tuition and fees at Central Michigan. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,288 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 36% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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