by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 153 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Registered Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 29,382 bachelor's degrees in registered nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The registered nursing bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality registered nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for registered nursing students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Registered Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
It's hard to beat Case Western Reserve University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Case Western is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cleveland.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Case Western Reserve University
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. U-M is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Loyola University Chicago is a good option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Loyola University Chicago
It's difficult to beat University of Wisconsin - Madison if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Wisconsin - Madison
OHIO Athens is a very large public university located in the distant town of Athens.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Ohio University - Athens Campus
Purdue is a very large public university located in the city of West Lafayette.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Purdue University - Main Campus
Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Marquette University
Ohio State is a very large public university located in the large city of Columbus.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Ohio State University - Main Campus
UC is a very large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis
Oak Point is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Oak Brook.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Oak Point University
Chamberlain - Illinois is a very large private for-profit university located in the large suburb of Addison.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Chamberlain University - Illinois
Located in the large city of Columbus, Mount Carmel College of Nursing is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Kent State is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Kent.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Kent State University at Kent
Xavier is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Cincinnati.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Xavier University
UIC is a very large public university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Illinois at Chicago
Oakland is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Oakland University
Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Michigan State University
Located in the large city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Toledo
Located in the midsize city of Peoria, Bradley is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Bradley University
Detroit Mercy is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Detroit.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Detroit Mercy
Wayne State is a very large public university located in the large city of Detroit.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Wayne State University
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Registered Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global | Marion, IN |
| 27 | Saint Anthony College of Nursing | Rockford, IL |
| 28 | University of St Francis | Joliet, IL |
| 29 | Cedarville University | Cedarville, OH |
| 30 | University of Southern Indiana | Evansville, IN |
| 23 | Bellin College | Green Bay, WI |
| 24 | Madonna University | Livonia, MI |
| 25 | Illinois State University | Normal, IL |
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Registered Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 950 |
| Nursing Practice | 240 |
| Nursing Administration | 70 |
| Nursing Science | 6 |
