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2027 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools in Michigan

9 Colleges in the United States
$29,316 Avg Student Debt
$55,758 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Nursing Practice Badge [Nursing Practice](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/nursing-practice/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for nursing practice students.

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2027 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools in Michigan

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the nursing practice degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Nursing Practice Schools

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

For return on investment in nursing practice, no school beat Ferris State University this year. Set in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,778. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the nursing practice program here. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Ferris State University generally make around $77,657. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ferris State University admits about 91% of applicants.

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value nursing practice schools. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $17,167 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,735. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $29,430. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $91,727. That is a strong return on a $29,430 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

3
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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

A rank of #3 makes Saginaw Valley State University one of the best values for nursing practice. Set in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,930, compared with $30,450 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete the nursing practice program here. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Saginaw Valley State University generally make around $50,012. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Students looking for strong value in nursing practice will find it at Andrews University, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,056. Students borrow a median of $31,500 to complete the nursing practice program here. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $69,542. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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A rank of #5 makes Wayne State University one of the best values for nursing practice. Wayne State University is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit. Students from in state pay about $16,159 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,650. Nursing Practice graduates carry a median of $30,165 in student loans. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $103,835. That is a strong return on a $30,165 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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Eastern Michigan University came in at #6 for value in nursing practice this year. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $16,990 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $28,500. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $87,081. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Eastern Michigan University admits about 80% of applicants.

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Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Madonna University landed the #7 spot for nursing practice value this year. Located in the city of Livonia, Madonna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,440. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the nursing practice program here. Nursing Practice graduates of Madonna University earn a median of $92,923 early in their careers. 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 nursing practice. Set in the rural area of Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $34,014 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $29,748 to complete the nursing practice program here. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $53,080. Set against $29,748 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University landed the #9 spot for nursing practice value this year. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $28,500. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $89,879. Set against $28,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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