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2027 Best Value Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Schools in Michigan

8 Colleges in the United States
$31,522 Avg Student Debt
$54,761 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Badge [Family Practice Nurse/Nursing](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/family-practice-nurse-nursing/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for family practice nurse/nursing students.

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2027 Best Value Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Schools in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in family practice nurse/nursing, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Schools

1
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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University earned the #1 spot for value among family practice nurse/nursing schools in Michigan. Set in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,167, with out-of-state students paying around $24,735. Typical student debt for family practice nurse/nursing graduates is $29,430. Early-career family practice nurse/nursing graduates make about $91,727. Set against $29,430 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.

2
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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value family practice nurse/nursing schools. Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of University Center. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,930, compared with $30,450 for out-of-state students. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Saginaw Valley State University generally make around $91,542. That is a strong return on a $28,000 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

3

Wayne State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in family practice nurse/nursing, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,159, with out-of-state students paying around $34,650. Students borrow a median of $30,165 to complete the family practice nurse/nursing program here. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $103,835 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $30,165 median debt. Wayne State University admits about 81% of applicants.

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Northern Michigan University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value family practice nurse/nursing schools. Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,322, compared with $19,944 for out-of-state students. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Early-career family practice nurse/nursing graduates make about $68,846. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

5

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Detroit Mercy earned it the #5 place for family practice nurse/nursing. Set in the city of Detroit, University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $32,946 in tuition and fees. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. Family Practice Nurse/nursing 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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Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI

Davenport University came in at #6 for value in family practice nurse/nursing this year. Located in the suburb of Grand Rapids, Davenport University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $24,466. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates carry a median of $46,829 in student loans. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Davenport University generally make around $85,605. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.

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Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Madonna University landed the #7 spot for family practice nurse/nursing value this year. Set in the city of Livonia, Madonna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $28,440 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the family practice nurse/nursing program here. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Madonna University generally make around $92,923. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 63%.

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Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Spring Arbor University placed #8 among the best values for family practice nurse/nursing. Located in the rural area of Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,014. Students borrow a median of $29,748 to complete the family practice nurse/nursing program here. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of Spring Arbor University earn a median of $89,684 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Spring Arbor University admits about 52% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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