2027 Best Value Nursing Science Schools in Michigan
[Nursing Science](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/nursing-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong nursing science education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value nursing science schools.
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2027 Best Value Nursing Science Schools in Michigan
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the nursing science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Nursing Science Schools
For return on investment in nursing science, no school beat Oakland University this year. Set in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $17,167, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Nursing Science graduates carry a median of $29,430 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nursing science degree recipients from Oakland University generally make around $91,727. Set against $29,430 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Oakland University admits about 88% of applicants.
Wayne State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in nursing science, landing the #2 spot this year. 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. Soon after graduation, nursing science degree recipients from Wayne State University generally make around $103,835. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wayne State University admits about 81% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in nursing science will find it at Eastern Michigan University, which ranked #3. 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. Students borrow a median of $28,500 to complete the nursing science program here. 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%.
A rank of #4 makes Michigan State University one of the best values for nursing science. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Students borrow a median of $28,500 to complete the nursing science program here. Nursing Science graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $54,166 early in their careers. Set against $28,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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