Best Nursing Programs in Michigan (2026)
Nursing programs in Michigan span community-college ADN paths, BSN programs at four-year universities, and accelerated BSN options. The schools below are ranked by NCLEX pass rates (where available), graduation rate, and net price — for families weighing both cost and outcomes.
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#1
Chamberlain University-Michigan
Troy, MI
Net Price
—
Median Earnings
$96,897
Grad Rate
—
Nursing Share
100.0%
#2
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Net Price
$14,362/yr
Median Earnings
$92,832
Grad Rate
93%
Nursing Share
3.9%
#3
Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield
Southfield, MI
Net Price
$32,556/yr
Median Earnings
$41,223
Grad Rate
—
Nursing Share
100.0%
#4
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
Net Price
$13,469/yr
Median Earnings
$74,106
Grad Rate
70%
Nursing Share
15.0%
#5
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
Net Price
$29,164/yr
Median Earnings
$59,582
Grad Rate
71%
Nursing Share
21.5%
#6
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Net Price
$21,322/yr
Median Earnings
$74,168
Grad Rate
81%
Nursing Share
3.6%
#7
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
Net Price
$13,446/yr
Median Earnings
$84,681
Grad Rate
69%
Nursing Share
2.1%
#8
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
Net Price
$11,815/yr
Median Earnings
$63,565
Grad Rate
58%
Nursing Share
24.9%
#9
Hope College
Holland, MI
Net Price
$26,392/yr
Median Earnings
$65,961
Grad Rate
79%
Nursing Share
6.5%
#10
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI
Net Price
$21,122/yr
Median Earnings
$60,411
Grad Rate
75%
Nursing Share
12.8%
#11
Madonna University
Livonia, MI
Net Price
$14,792/yr
Median Earnings
$60,349
Grad Rate
56%
Nursing Share
26.8%
#12
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI
Net Price
$17,623/yr
Median Earnings
$52,260
Grad Rate
55%
Nursing Share
31.9%
#13
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
Net Price
$16,495/yr
Median Earnings
$60,120
Grad Rate
66%
Nursing Share
14.1%
#14
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI
Net Price
$33,466/yr
Median Earnings
$78,800
Grad Rate
60%
Nursing Share
2.8%
#15
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI
Net Price
$8,320/yr
Median Earnings
$58,635
Grad Rate
42%
Nursing Share
31.0%
#16
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI
Net Price
$18,630/yr
Median Earnings
$61,544
Grad Rate
49%
Nursing Share
22.0%
#17
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Net Price
$11,212/yr
Median Earnings
$59,525
Grad Rate
59%
Nursing Share
14.8%
#18
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI
Net Price
$19,227/yr
Median Earnings
$56,715
Grad Rate
63%
Nursing Share
12.1%
#19
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
Net Price
$7,863/yr
Median Earnings
$66,897
Grad Rate
59%
Nursing Share
6.9%
#20
Northwood University
Midland, MI
Net Price
$25,908/yr
Median Earnings
$68,112
Grad Rate
64%
Nursing Share
2.3%
#21
Baker College
Owosso, MI
Net Price
$10,115/yr
Median Earnings
$41,297
Grad Rate
41%
Nursing Share
37.5%
#22
Alma College
Alma, MI
Net Price
$24,918/yr
Median Earnings
$59,874
Grad Rate
65%
Nursing Share
4.6%
#23
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI
Net Price
$12,147/yr
Median Earnings
$55,838
Grad Rate
49%
Nursing Share
19.3%
#24
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Net Price
$29,819/yr
Median Earnings
$61,992
Grad Rate
48%
Nursing Share
15.9%
#25
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI
Net Price
$21,630/yr
Median Earnings
$53,667
Grad Rate
61%
Nursing Share
9.0%
Why a Nursing degree?
Registered Nursing has 1.4% unemployment and a median salary of $93,600. The U.S. nurse shortage is structural, not cyclical — these jobs aren't going anywhere.
Common career paths: Registered Nurse · Nurse Practitioner · Critical Care Nurse · Pediatric Nurse · Public Health Nurse
Typical starting salary range: $70,000–$93,600
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