Best registered nursing colleges in Michigan

Registered nursing bachelor graduates in Michigan earn a weighted average salary of $76,826 3 years after graduation. This places Michigan graduate earnings in the bottom 50% nationally. Additionally, registered nursing graduates earn 34% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our registered nursing rankings cover 23 of the 25 programs available in Michigan, accounting for 99% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Michigan | #66 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 1.22

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $10,658

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $75,731

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 49%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Michigan | #100 in Nursing nationally

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan

Economic score 1.51

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $12,812

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $72,757

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Michigan | #154 in Nursing nationally

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Economic score 1.91

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $12,614

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $68,205

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Michigan | #169 in Nursing nationally

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan

Economic score 1.98

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Cost $11,561

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $67,509

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 54%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Michigan | #200 in Nursing nationally

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Economic score 2.13

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $15,472

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $72,099

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 56%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Michigan | #208 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 2.17

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Cost $16,792

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $72,474

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 94%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Michigan | #267 in Nursing nationally

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, Michigan

Economic score 2.48

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Cost $22,351

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $74,629

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Michigan | #274 in Nursing nationally

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan

Economic score 2.49

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Cost $14,055

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $67,571

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Michigan | #309 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 2.64

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Cost $16,196

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $66,777

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 78%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Michigan | #318 in Nursing nationally

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan

Economic score 2.70

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Cost $17,921

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $67,074

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 72%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Michigan | #329 in Nursing nationally

Rochester University

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Economic score 2.78

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Cost $18,324

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $66,808

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 51%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in Michigan | #361 in Nursing nationally

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

Economic score 2.95

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Cost $19,449

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $69,853

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 84%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Michigan | #388 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 3.13

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Cost $22,724

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $68,739

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 64%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in Michigan | #392 in Nursing nationally

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan

Economic score 3.16

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Cost $16,723

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $64,075

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 54%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in Michigan | #413 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 3.26

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Cost $15,545

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $63,576

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in Michigan | #431 in Nursing nationally

Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste Marie, Michigan

Economic score 3.41

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Cost $14,724

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $59,907

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#17 in Michigan | #447 in Nursing nationally

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Economic score 3.49

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Cost $19,884

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $68,115

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#18 in Michigan | #565 in Nursing nationally

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Economic score 4.60

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Cost $23,621

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $64,067

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 75%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#19 in Michigan | #589 in Nursing nationally

Hope College

Holland, Michigan

Economic score 5.19

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Cost $23,985

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $61,493

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 76%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#20 in Michigan | #606 in Nursing nationally

Alma College

Alma, Michigan

Economic score 5.70

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $23,074

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $58,918

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

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