2027 Best Pre-Nursing Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Pre-Nursing Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best pre-nursing studies schools.
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Best Schools for Pre-Nursing Studies in the Great Lakes Region
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the pre-nursing studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Pre-Nursing Studies
No school ranked higher than Case Western Reserve University this year for pre-nursing studies. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cleveland. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 pre-nursing studies degrees were awarded at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent year. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of Case Western Reserve University earn a median of $74,459 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,106.
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Students looking for a strong pre-nursing studies program will find one at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Cincinnati. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 pre-nursing studies degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $58,659 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete this degree.
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Ivy Tech Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best pre-nursing studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Indianapolis. About 14 pre-nursing studies degrees were awarded at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their pre-nursing studies degree from Ivy Tech Community College earn around $40,734 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,889 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
