26 Best Nursing Schools in Michigan in 2024

Kalamazoo Valley Community College offers two-year nursing programs that you can then transfer to larger BSN programs elsewhere. Financially, this is the cheapest option on the list, at least for the first two years. The programs are approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing. The program is for an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and LPN to RN completion.

Mott Community College only allows for associate’s degrees, but this is a good place to save money before heading on with the career path. Graduates from the program are elible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. The program focuses on several core ideas including holism, integrity, patient-centeredness and ethics. The graduates receive an Applied Sciences degree in Nursing (ADN).

Gogebic Community College offers an RN or LPN with an associate degree. Students need to college 64 credits to move on to the LPN. For LPN to RN, 42 additional credits are needed. The school states that students may work as registered nurses within 2.5 years with their program.

The school’s employment outlook states that the median annual wage grew to $67,490, according to the Better Business Bureau. Employment is also expected to grow by 16% between 2014 and 2024, so many jobs should be available to students.

Baker College has one of the most affordable nursing degrees available in the state. BC is part of the private Baker College system. The undergraduate nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

It offers a BSN with two completion and entry paths. The program requires 180 quarter credits to graduate with the BSN.

Located in University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is also affordable. It offers undergraduate nursing programs through the Department of Nursing and the College of Health and Human Services. They are accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

There are three entry and completion paths for students in SVSU’s programs. The BSN program requires a minimum of 124 credits for graduation.

In Big Rapids, Ferris State University offers a BSN in its school of nursing (SON). There are two entry and completion paths, including a pre-licensure and post-licensure program. This is a highly competitive program. Only 32 people are accepted yearly. To graduate, students need to complete 120 credits. Graduates can expect to work in public health centers, home care, hospice, schools, or entry-level in healthcare.

Lake Superior State University claims a high 94% employment rate for graduates from its programs. It also boasts a 100% placement in nursing and other programs. At this school, both in and out-of-state students pay the same rate for tuition, which is a unique factor to consider. The school’s NCLEX-RN pass rate is between 94.8% and 97.37%, so you can trust in the education that is being taught. Students need to collect 125 credits or more to graduate.

Grand Valley State University in Allendale has the Kirkhof College of Nursing and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. It claims an employment rate of 94% for post-grads.

There are three entry and completion paths for nursing students. The program requires 120 credits for graduation, and both 4 and 4.5-year study plans are available.

WMU is the location of the Bronson School of Nursing. It has an additional accreditation from the American Holistic Nursing Certification Corporation on top of the accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

There are two entry and completion paths at this school, and students in the traditional track are eligible for the NCLEX-RN professional licensing exam. 125 credits are needed to graduate from the program.

Eastern Michigan University offers three entry and completion paths for the BSN. IT is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

There is a heavy emphasis on critical thinking skills and being a caregiver. SON students have access to a high-fidelity simulation suite for in-hospital replications. To graduate, students need to collect a minimum of 124 credits.

The University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus hosts a nursing curriculum that prepares students for life in the field. It is a competitive school, but it boasts a 91% graduation rate.

The University of Michigan offers nursing programs that are accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. There are four entry and completion paths for the nursing programs. The BSN program requires at least 120 credits for graduation.

Oakland University is also accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and has previously ranked as one of the best grad schools, top Midwest school and with other accolades. The BSN program has three entry and completion pathways.

The Northern Michigan University School of Nursing helps students prepare to work in community and hospital settings. Over 90% of graduates find work within six months in placements in hospitals, physicians’ offices and clinics. Some work in home health care, occupational or community settings.

The RN to BSN degree can be completed in as little as four semesters, while other programs are also available. Some programs include the practical nursing certificate, nursing major, RN to Baccalaureate nursing, post-baccalaureate track and post master’s track.

Located in Detroit, Wayne State University offers a nursing education that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. It has recently won two awards from U.S. News and World Report. Those awards were for the MSN and DNP graduate nursing programs.

This school offers five entry and completion paths including pre-licensure and post-licensure pathways. To graduate, students need to get between 121 and 126 credits.

Michigan State University offers a nursing program that has a high-quality MSN program that was in the 20 best online graduate nursing programs as well as a BSN through traditional or accelerated program options. The program has been available in some form since 1950.

Davenport University offers a bachelor’s in nursing with pre-licensure tracks. For graduation, students must collect 120 credits. Davenport allows applications from freshmen, so they can begin taking nursing-related courses sooner than in some other programs. The school offers a $5,700 nursing scholarship.

Finlandia University offers a nursing program that results in a BSN. The program prepares its graduates for taking the NCLEX. In both 2016 and 2019, 100% of Finlandia’s BSN graduates passed on the first attempt.

Rochester University offers multiple nursing degrees including early acceptance options, dual degree in nursing programs, RN to BS programs, RN to BS to MS programs and others. It creates online and hybrid courses as well, so that people from diverse backgrounds can seek this health care degree.

Madonna University offers four BSN degree formats to consider the students’ current academic or professional experiences. There is a pre-licensure program as well as an accelerated program for a BSN. The programs are approved by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education and the Michigan Board of Nursing. Additionally, the University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Siena Heights University offers an RN-BSN degree track. The program has a lower tuition rate starting at $350 per tuition hour and offers a single price over two academic years guaranteed. The school offers a CCNE accredited RN-BSN degree completion program for registered nurses who want to continue their education.

The University of Detroit Mercy offers a BSN as well as a part-time BSN for people who need flexible scheduling. There is a special discounted rate for part-time BSN students as well as a year-round program available. There are several tracks to try to obtain the nursing degree desired.

At Andrews University, there are several nursing programs including a BSN, RN-BSN and graduate program. The program is based on Seventh-day Adventist precepts and restoration in the Image of God. The program is approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing and accredited through the accreditation commission for education in Nursing.

Spring Arbor University is a religious university offering a BSN that focuses on a strong foundation in communication, critical thinking and leadership. The school has a clinical simulation lab to help with hands-on training and to assist in completing some clinical hours.

At Calvin University, students attend a fully accredited nursing program with a quality reputation. It prepares students to take the NCLEX exam and then to graduate school or through a career in nursing. Some potential jobs include becoming a pediatric, OB or ER nurse.

Alma College’s BSN program provides students with hands-on experience with a simulation center and clinical floor for real patients. The program has an 83% pass rate for the nursing board exams and offers a four-year program for the BSN.

At Hope College, students can get their BSN in nursing through a Christian program. The program has a state-of-the-art simulation lab and practicum site locations to help with hands-on training. The school states that 100% of Registered Nurse graduate students are employed within a year of graduating, and 87% of students pass their NCLEX exam.