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Best Colleges for Nursing in Michigan

The best colleges for a Nursing degree in Michigan, led by University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Michigan State University and Michigan Technological University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Nursing programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Nursing in Michigan?

Based on our rankings, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is the top-ranked college for Nursing in Michigan. Other top choices include Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University, Western Michigan University.

What are the best Nursing schools?

The best Nursing schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Nursing?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Nursing programs is approximately $30,808 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Nursing degree?

A bachelor's degree in Nursing typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Nursing rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Nursing graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Nursing programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $61,591 per year. Below are the highest-paying Nursing programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, MI · 15.6% acceptance · SAT 1,465 · $60,946 tuition · 93% grad rate
  2. 2. Michigan State University — East Lansing, MI · 84.8% acceptance · SAT 1,269 · $43,842 tuition · 81% grad rate
  3. 3. Michigan Technological University — Houghton, MI · 92.4% acceptance · SAT 1,258 · $42,988 tuition · 68% grad rate
  4. 4. Western Michigan University — Kalamazoo, MI · 84.6% acceptance · $19,034 tuition · 58% grad rate
  5. 5. University of Michigan-Flint — Flint, MI · 70.5% acceptance · SAT 1,102 · $28,320 tuition · 40% grad rate
  6. 6. Wayne State University — Detroit, MI · 81.2% acceptance · SAT 1,156 · $32,037 tuition · 58% grad rate
  7. 7. Hope College — Holland, MI · 79.2% acceptance · SAT 1,249 · $41,970 tuition · 80% grad rate
  8. 8. Oakland University — Rochester Hills, MI · 87.8% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $23,188 tuition · 58% grad rate
  9. 9. Saginaw Valley State University — University Center, MI · 72.1% acceptance · SAT 1,052 · $30,450 tuition · 48% grad rate
  10. 10. Siena Heights University — Adrian, MI · 68.9% acceptance · SAT 954 · $30,778 tuition · 45% grad rate
  11. 11. Central Michigan University — Mount Pleasant, MI · 89.8% acceptance · SAT 1,091 · $14,760 tuition · 59% grad rate
  12. 12. Calvin University — Grand Rapids, MI · 70.9% acceptance · SAT 1,233 · $39,350 tuition · 74% grad rate
  13. 13. Alma College — Alma, MI · 57% acceptance · $49,552 tuition · 63% grad rate
  14. 14. Madonna University — Livonia, MI · 63.4% acceptance · SAT 980 · $28,440 tuition · 60% grad rate
  15. 15. Northern Michigan University — Marquette, MI · 84% acceptance · $19,773 tuition · 52% grad rate
  16. 16. Ferris State University — Big Rapids, MI · 91.4% acceptance · SAT 1,012 · $14,778 tuition · 47% grad rate
  17. 17. Eastern Michigan University — Ypsilanti, MI · 79.6% acceptance · SAT 1,066 · $16,240 tuition · 46% grad rate
  18. 18. Lake Superior State University — Sault Ste Marie, MI · $14,890 tuition · 51% grad rate
  19. 19. Spring Arbor University — Spring Arbor, MI · 51.5% acceptance · SAT 1,170 · $34,014 tuition · 64% grad rate

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