2026 Best Value Nursing Science Schools in Michigan
[Nursing Science](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/nursing-science/) 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.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value nursing science schools.
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2026 Best Value Nursing Science Schools in Michigan
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in nursing science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Nursing Science Schools
Oakland University earned the #1 spot for value among nursing science schools in Michigan. Set in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public institution. 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 science graduates is $29,430. Early-career nursing science graduates make about $91,727. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Wayne State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value nursing science schools. Wayne State University is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit. In-state tuition and fees average $16,159, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. Nursing Science graduates carry a median of $30,165 in student loans. Early-career nursing science graduates make about $103,835. That is a strong return on a $30,165 median debt. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Eastern Michigan University one of the best values for nursing science. Set in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,990 in tuition and fees. Nursing Science graduates carry a median of $28,500 in student loans. Nursing Science graduates of Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $47,887 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Michigan State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in nursing science, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Nursing Science graduates carry a median of $28,500 in student loans. Nursing Science graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $89,879 early in their careers. Set against $28,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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