Nursing Schools in Michigan (2026)
77 accredited nursing programs found
Michigan has 77 nursing-relevant schools in this directory, with 46 public and 31 private institutions. Average in-state tuition is $15,706, with public schools averaging $8,063 and private schools averaging $33,285. The 25th-to-75th-percentile tuition band runs from $4,860 to $27,360. The cheapest tracked program is Washtenaw Community College at $2,736 per year, and the largest by undergraduate enrollment is Michigan State University at approximately 40,243.
Across Michigan programs the average graduation rate is 47.6 percent and the average retention rate is 70.9 percent. Median post-graduation earnings average $39,206 and median federal debt at graduation averages $17,142. The state's healthcare employer base includes Beaumont, Henry Ford Health, Spectrum Health, and the University of Michigan health system, and the licensure pipeline draws heavily from the public-university system and the strong community-college network.
Registered Nurse Market in Michigan
BLS wage and employment data for registered nurses
Registered Nurse Salary in Michigan
Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Matches the Michigan average of $15,706.
Matches the Michigan average of 47.6%.
Matches the Michigan median of $39,206.
Tuition Overview
| Avg Public Tuition | $8,063 |
| Lowest Tuition | $2,736 |
| Highest Tuition | $55,746 |
| Avg Private Tuition | $33,285 |
Student Outcomes
| Avg Graduation Rate | 47.6% |
| Avg Earnings After Grad | $43,527 |
| Avg Student Debt | $17,142 |
| Total Enrollment | 345,947 |
All Nursing Schools in Michigan
| Institution | City | Type | Tuition (In-State) | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing | Public | $15,988 | 40,243 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor | Public | $17,228 | 33,488 |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale | Public | $14,628 | 19,073 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit | Public | $14,297 | 15,676 |
| Macomb Community College | Warren | Public | $3,600 | 14,285 |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | Public | $15,298 | 12,704 |
| Oakland University | Rochester Hills | Public | $14,694 | 12,450 |
| Oakland Community College | Auburn Hills | Public | $3,020 | 11,772 |
| Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti | Public | $15,510 | 10,751 |
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids | Public | $4,059 | 10,530 |
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant | Public | $14,190 | 9,916 |
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn | Public | $3,460 | 8,695 |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids | Public | $13,630 | 8,087 |
| Wayne County Community College District | Detroit | Public | $3,112 | 7,848 |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing | Public | $4,010 | 7,756 |
| Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor | Public | $2,736 | 7,736 |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | Livonia | Public | $4,448 | 6,626 |
| Northern Michigan University | Marquette | Public | $13,304 | 6,425 |
| Delta College | University Center | Public | $4,640 | 6,061 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | University Center | Public | $12,240 | 6,004 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | Dearborn | Public | $14,944 | 5,882 |
| Michigan Technological University | Houghton | Public | $18,392 | 5,829 |
| Mott Community College | Flint | Public | $4,426 | 5,152 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Kalamazoo | Public | $4,046 | 4,885 |
| University of Michigan-Flint | Flint | Public | $14,014 | 4,157 |
| Jackson College | Jackson | Public | $7,040 | 3,563 |
| Hope College | Holland | Private | $40,420 | 3,274 |
| Davenport University | Grand Rapids | Private | $23,324 | 3,213 |
| Baker College | Owosso | Private | $12,810 | 3,026 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids | Private | $38,670 | 2,921 |
| Kellogg Community College | Battle Creek | Public | $3,798 | 2,781 |
| Muskegon Community College | Muskegon | Public | $6,990 | 2,781 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City | Public | $5,350 | 2,668 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit | Private | $32,300 | 2,289 |
| Mid Michigan College | Harrison | Public | $5,794 | 2,002 |
| St Clair County Community College | Port Huron | Public | $5,076 | 1,955 |
| Northwood University | Midland | Private | $33,000 | 1,900 |
| Lake Michigan College | Benton Harbor | Public | $5,265 | 1,811 |
| Lawrence Technological University | Southfield | Private | $41,872 | 1,701 |
| Madonna University | Livonia | Private | $27,360 | 1,637 |
| Adrian College | Adrian | Private | $40,556 | 1,635 |
| Siena Heights University | Adrian | Private | $29,778 | 1,533 |
| Monroe County Community College | Monroe | Public | $4,566 | 1,484 |
| Southwestern Michigan College | Dowagiac | Public | $6,026 | 1,396 |
| Lake Superior State University | Sault Ste Marie | Public | $14,266 | 1,391 |
| Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids | Private | $29,100 | 1,387 |
| Albion College | Albion | Private | $55,746 | 1,347 |
| Andrews University | Berrien Springs | Private | $33,710 | 1,262 |
| Alma College | Alma | Private | $47,430 | 1,208 |
| Aquinas College | Grand Rapids | Private | $38,520 | 1,201 |
| Bay de Noc Community College | Escanaba | Public | $5,910 | 1,100 |
| Montcalm Community College | Sidney | Public | $4,860 | 1,040 |
| Spring Arbor University | Spring Arbor | Private | $32,580 | 990 |
| Kirtland Community College | Grayling | Public | $4,980 | 965 |
| The University of Olivet | Olivet | Private | $33,076 | 918 |
| North Central Michigan College | Petoskey | Public | $5,267 | 897 |
| Rochester University | Rochester Hills | Private | $27,938 | 827 |
| Douglas J Aveda Institute | East Lansing | For-Profit | N/A | 822 |
| Alpena Community College | Alpena | Public | $5,130 | 715 |
| West Shore Community College | Scottville | Public | $4,320 | 651 |
| Glen Oaks Community College | Centreville | Public | $4,128 | 577 |
| Dorsey College | Madison Heights | For-Profit | $32,160 | 547 |
| Bay Mills Community College | Brimley | Public | $3,320 | 531 |
| Gogebic Community College | Ironwood | Public | $5,590 | 508 |
| Irene's Myomassology Institute | Southfield | For-Profit | N/A | 263 |
| Abcott Institute | Southfield | For-Profit | N/A | 166 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Warren | Warren | For-Profit | N/A | 153 |
| Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College | Baraga | Public | $5,000 | 147 |
| Detroit Business Institute-Downriver | Riverview | For-Profit | N/A | 141 |
| Michigan Career and Technical Institute | Plainwell | Public | $8,300 | 118 |
| Bayshire Academy of Beauty Craft Inc | Bay City | For-Profit | N/A | 104 |
| Carnegie Institute | Troy | For-Profit | $15,342 | 103 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing | Lansing | For-Profit | N/A | 96 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Flint | Flint | For-Profit | N/A | 87 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Battle Creek | Battle Creek | For-Profit | N/A | 44 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton | Brighton | For-Profit | N/A | 26 |
| Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage | Port Huron | For-Profit | N/A | 14 |
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Michigan Nursing Market Context
BLS data for Michigan shows an RN median annual wage of $79,820 and a mean of $82,170. The 10th to 90th percentile range runs from $59,080 to $107,470. Statewide RN employment is approximately 93,630 and the projected growth rate is 5 percent.
Median program debt of $17,142 against a $79,820 RN median wage produces a workable payback profile, helped by the relatively low community-college tuition floor. The 90th-percentile figure of $107,470 reflects what experienced and specialty-certified Michigan RNs can reach in major academic medical centers and high-acuity hospital settings, particularly in the Detroit-Ann Arbor and West Michigan markets. The flat 5 percent projected growth indicates a stable rather than expanding employment base, so new graduates should expect openings driven by retirement and turnover rather than capacity buildouts.