2027 Best Value Clinical Nurse Specialist Schools in Michigan
[Clinical Nurse Specialist](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/clinical-nurse-specialist/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value clinical nurse specialist schools.
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2027 Best Value Clinical Nurse Specialist Schools in Michigan
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the clinical nurse specialist degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Clinical Nurse Specialist Schools
Our analysis ranked Saginaw Valley State University the best value for a degree in clinical nurse specialist in Michigan. Located in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,930, with out-of-state students paying around $30,450. Typical student debt for clinical nurse specialist graduates is $28,000. Soon after graduation, clinical nurse specialist degree recipients from Saginaw Valley State University generally make around $50,012. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.
University Of Detroit Mercy is a great value for students pursuing a degree in clinical nurse specialist, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Detroit, University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $32,946. Typical student debt for clinical nurse specialist graduates is $29,000. Clinical Nurse Specialist graduates of University Of Detroit Mercy earn a median of $95,228 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked 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 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).
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