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2027 Best Nursing Schools in Michigan

57 Colleges in the United States
6,564 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$72,927 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nursing is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their nursing programs.

College Factual analyzed 57 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best nursing schools.

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Best Schools for Nursing in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall nursing education in Michigan.

Top Schools in Nursing

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No school ranked higher than University Of Michigan Ann Arbor this year for nursing. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. About 315 nursing degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $91,969 in their early career. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in nursing from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

A rank of #2 makes Michigan State University one of the top schools for nursing. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. Michigan State University awarded about 276 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $89,879 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,500. Get the full nursing details for Michigan State University

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Lawrence Technological University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in nursing, ranking #3. Lawrence Technological University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Southfield. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Lawrence Technological University awarded about 10 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $74,924 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,799 to complete this degree. Get the full nursing details for Lawrence Technological University

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Students looking for a strong nursing program will find one at Wayne State University, which ranked #4. Wayne State University is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit. Wayne State University graduates 58% of students within six years. About 275 nursing degrees were awarded at Wayne State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Wayne State University generally make around $103,835. Students borrow a median of $30,165 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nursing from Wayne State University

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Macomb Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in nursing, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a very large public institution. Macomb Community College awarded about 131 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $69,619 in their early career. Macomb Community College graduates carry a median of $10,750 in student loans. Read more about the nursing program at Macomb Community College

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Schoolcraft College earned the #6 position for nursing this year. Set in the city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a large public institution. Schoolcraft College awarded about 209 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Schoolcraft College earn around $74,889 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,676. Get the full nursing details for Schoolcraft College

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Grand Valley State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best nursing schools. Located in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public university. Grand Valley State University graduates 67% of students within six years. About 290 nursing degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $87,630 in their early career. Grand Valley State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in nursing from Grand Valley State University

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University placed #8 among the best nursing schools. Set in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Oakland University awarded about 525 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Nursing graduates of Oakland University earn a median of $91,727 early in their careers. Oakland University graduates carry a median of $29,430 in student loans. See the full nursing program report for Oakland University

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University Of Detroit Mercy landed the #9 spot for nursing this year. Set in the city of Detroit, University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. University Of Detroit Mercy awarded about 218 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from University Of Detroit Mercy generally make around $95,228. University Of Detroit Mercy graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. Read more about the nursing program at University Of Detroit Mercy

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Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University earned the #10 position for nursing this year. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Cornerstone University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Cornerstone University awarded about 20 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Cornerstone University generally make around $44,501. Typical student debt for the program is $29,243. More information about a degree in nursing from Cornerstone University

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Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI

Oakland Community College landed the #11 spot for nursing this year. Located in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a very large public university. Oakland Community College awarded about 136 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $68,856 in their early career. Oakland Community College graduates carry a median of $16,010 in student loans. Read more about the nursing program at Oakland Community College

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Western Michigan University landed the #12 spot for nursing this year. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public university. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Western Michigan University awarded about 83 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Western Michigan University earn around $75,149 in the first couple years of their career. Western Michigan University graduates carry a median of $28,850 in student loans. Read more about the nursing program at Western Michigan University

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University placed #13 among the best nursing schools. Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of University Center. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Saginaw Valley State University awarded about 180 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Saginaw Valley State University earn around $91,542 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the nursing program at Saginaw Valley State University

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Eastern Michigan University earned the #14 position for nursing this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. About 46% of students finish within six years. About 271 nursing degrees were awarded at Eastern Michigan University in the most recent year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Eastern Michigan University earn around $87,081 in the first couple years of their career. Eastern Michigan University graduates carry a median of $28,500 in student loans. See the full nursing program report for Eastern Michigan University

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University Of Michigan Flint placed #15 among the best nursing schools. Located in the city of Flint, University Of Michigan Flint is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. University Of Michigan Flint awarded about 444 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $108,929 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $39,231 to complete this degree. Read more about the nursing program at University Of Michigan Flint

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Delta College
University Center, MI

Delta College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best nursing schools. Located in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a large public university. There were roughly 122 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Delta College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $67,922 in their early career. Delta College graduates carry a median of $19,955 in student loans. More information about a degree in nursing from Delta College

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Chamberlain University Michigan landed the #17 spot for nursing this year. Set in the city of Troy, Chamberlain University Michigan is a small private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 100%. About 139 nursing degrees were awarded at Chamberlain University Michigan in the most recent year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Chamberlain University Michigan earn around $83,188 in the first couple years of their career. Chamberlain University Michigan graduates carry a median of $39,146 in student loans. See the full nursing program report for Chamberlain University Michigan

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Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best nursing schools. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Calvin College graduates 74% of students within six years. Calvin College awarded about 70 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $73,682 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,924. Get the full nursing details for Calvin College

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University landed the #19 spot for nursing this year. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public university. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 100 nursing degrees were awarded at Ferris State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Ferris State University earn around $77,657 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full nursing details for Ferris State University

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Alma College
Alma, MI

Alma College earned the #20 position for nursing this year. Alma College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Alma. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Alma College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Alma College earn around $78,690 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,248 to complete this degree. See the full nursing program report for Alma College

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Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Spring Arbor University landed the #21 spot for nursing this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Spring Arbor. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 271 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Spring Arbor University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Spring Arbor University earn around $89,684 in the first couple years of their career. Spring Arbor University graduates carry a median of $29,748 in student loans. Get the full nursing details for Spring Arbor University

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Hope College
Holland, MI

Hope College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best nursing schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Holland. Hope College graduates 80% of students within six years. Hope College awarded about 43 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Hope College generally make around $72,146. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in nursing from Hope College

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Henry Ford Community College came in at #23 for nursing this year. This large public university is located in the city of Dearborn. About 134 nursing degrees were awarded at Henry Ford Community College in the most recent year. Nursing graduates of Henry Ford Community College earn a median of $71,268 early in their careers. Henry Ford Community College graduates carry a median of $26,613 in student loans. Get the full nursing details for Henry Ford Community College

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Washtenaw Community College landed the #24 spot for nursing this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Ann Arbor. There were roughly 122 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Washtenaw Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Washtenaw Community College generally make around $70,145. Washtenaw Community College graduates carry a median of $25,412 in student loans. More information about a degree in nursing from Washtenaw Community College

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Jackson Community College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best nursing schools. Located in the rural area of Jackson, Jackson Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. About 38 nursing degrees were awarded at Jackson Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $75,953 in their early career. Jackson Community College graduates carry a median of $22,387 in student loans. More information about a degree in nursing from Jackson Community College

Rest of the Top 50 Nursing Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s nursing ranking:

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Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI
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Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI
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Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI
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Madonna University
Livonia, MI
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Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
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Rochester College
Rochester Hills, MI
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 57 schools evaluated.

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