University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
- Ann Arbor, MI
- 4 year
- Campus + Online
- Accredited
One of the top-ranked public institutions in the U.S., the University of Michigan began educating nurses in 1891. U-M's school of nursing offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) is a campus-based lock-step program that requires students to complete one level before proceeding to the next. Master of science in nursing (MSN) and the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) programs offer on-campus, online, and hybrid plans of study.
- Program: BSN; MSN; DNP
- Campus: Ann Arbor
- Type: Public
- Accreditations: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Tuition: $1,056 per credit for Michigan residents; $2,654 per credit for out-of-state students
- Admission Requirements: High school transcript, application and fee, prerequisite coursework, one academic teacher evaluation, SAT/ACT scores optional for BSN
- Minimum Time Commitment: Depends on degree type
- On-Campus Requirements: Yes
- School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate (2021/2022): 97% first-time pass rate
- Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $63,552 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard
14%
$25,894
98%
$52,124
- Acceptance Rate
- 18%
- Students Enrolled
- 52,065
- Institution Type
- Public
Alma College
- Alma, MI
- 2 year
- Campus
- Accredited
Founded by the Presbyterian Church in 1886, Alma College enrolls 1,340 students in over 50 undergraduate and graduate programs. The four-year bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) combines a cross-disciplinary foundation in the sciences and the humanities with hands-on practicums, laboratory work, and clinical placements. The program offers a unique study abroad opportunity for juniors in countries like Costa Rica, Peru, or Ecuador, where students work in local clinics caring for underserved populations.
- Program: BSN
- Campus: Alma
- Type: Private
- Accreditations: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Tuition: $47,160 per year
- Admission Requirements: High school diploma, official transcripts, minimum 2.75 GPA; essay; interview
- Minimum Time Commitment: 4 years
- On-Campus Requirements: Yes
1%
$18,720
73%
$18,720
- Acceptance Rate
- 65%
- Students Enrolled
- 1,260
- Institution Type
- Private
Michigan State University
- East Lansing, MI
- 4 year
- Campus + Online
- Accredited
Located three miles from the state capital of Lansing, Michigan State University enrolls over 50,000 students across 17 degree-granting colleges. The college of nursing, one of the best nursing schools in Michigan, offers undergraduate, master of science in nursing (MSN), doctor of nursing practice (DNP) and Ph.D. degrees in nursing.
The undergraduate program provides three pathways to earning a BSN: a traditional BSN for first-time college students, an accelerated BSN for students who already have a non-nursing degree, and an online RN-to-BSN.
- Program: BSN; MSN; DNP; Ph.D.
- Campus: East Lansing
- Type: Public
- Accreditations: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Tuition: $506 per credit for Michigan residents; $1,392 for out-of-state students
- Admission Requirements: Application, two references, a resume, an essay; associate degree in nursing with a 2.75 GPA; all nursing prerequisites; RN license for RN-to-BSN
- Minimum Time Commitment: Depends on degree type
- On-Campus Requirements: Yes
- School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate (2021/2022): 92% first-time pass rate
- Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $61,634 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard
52%
$20,202
91%
$39,696
- Acceptance Rate
- 87%
- Students Enrolled
- 51,316
- Institution Type
- Public
Andrews University
- Berrien Springs, MI
- 4 year
- Campus + Online
- Accredited
Andrews University administers 94 undergraduate and 67 graduate programs. The school of nursing, one of Michigan's best nursing programs, offers degrees that reflect the school's Seventh Day Adventist foundations of Christian service and holistic health promotion.
The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree, which includes family nurse practitioner and nursing educator specialties, allows students to move directly from a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) to the doctoral program. At the undergraduate level, students may pursue a 124-credit, pre-licensure BSN or a fully online RN-to-BSN degree for RNs with an associate degree in nursing.
- Program: BSN; DNP
- Campus: Berrien Springs
- Type: Private
- Accreditations: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
- Tuition: $15,732 per semester
- Admission Requirements: Associate degree in nursing, official transcripts, minimum 2.5 GPA, prerequisite coursework for BSN
- Minimum Time Commitment: Depends on degree type
- On-Campus Requirements: Yes
- School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate (2021/2022): 78% first-time pass rate
- Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $52,107 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard
37%
$26,580
82%
$26,580
- Acceptance Rate
- 91%
- Students Enrolled
- 2,867
- Institution Type
- Private
Grand Valley State University
- Allendale, MI
- 4 year
- Campus + Online
- Accredited
Chartered in 1960, Grand Valley State University offers over 100 undergraduate and 45 graduate programs. The college of nursing enrolls over 9,300 students in 65 health-related programs. The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) and master of science in nursing (MSN) programs feature specializations in informatics, clinical nurse leader, leadership, and palliative and hospice care.
Undergraduate programs include a traditional bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) with a focus on evidence-based practice, an accelerated second-degree BSN, and an online RN-to-BSN. Students complete clinical rotations in areas, such as medical/surgery, mental health, obstetrics, pediatrics, long-term care, and community health.
- Program: BSN; MSN; DNP
- Campus: Allendale
- Type: Public
- Accreditations: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Tuition: $7,314 per semester for Michigan residents; $10,410 for out-of-state students
- Admission Requirements: Minimum 3.0 GPA, prerequisite coursework, an application for BSN
- Minimum Time Commitment: Depends on degree type
- On-Campus Requirements: Yes
- Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $57,535 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard
46%
$14,346
76%
$14,346
- Acceptance Rate
- 95%
- Students Enrolled
- 22,269
- Institution Type
- Public
Spring Arbor University
- Spring Arbor, MI
- 4 year
- Campus + Online
- Accredited
Established as a seminary in 1873 by the Free Methodist denomination, Spring Arbor University has grown into an ecumenical Christian institution, enrolling over 3,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The school of nursing offers several degrees distinguished by its focus on Christian philosophy.
Students may pursue a traditional bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), an online RN-to-BSN, a master of science in nursing (MSN) with an RN-to-MSN option, and an online doctor of nursing practice (DNP). The distance learning programs feature flexible formats that enable RNs to earn their degree while working full time.
- Program: BSN; MSN; DNP
- Campus: Spring Arbor
- Type: Private
- Accreditations: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Tuition: $598 per credit
- Admission Requirements: Application and fees, minimum GPA, 2-3 professional or academic references, official transcripts, prerequisite coursework for BSN
- Minimum Time Commitment: Depends on degree type
- On-Campus Requirements: Yes
- School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate (2021/2022): 88% first-time pass rate
- Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $ 72,790 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard
70%
$8,198
68%
$8,198
- Acceptance Rate
- 47%
- Students Enrolled
- 2,396
- Institution Type
- Private
Northern Michigan University
- Marquette, MI
- 2 year
- Campus + Online
- Accredited
The city of Marquette along the southern shore of Lake Superior is home to Northern Michigan University. NMU enrolls over 7,000 students in 170 degree programs. The school of nursing prepares nurses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Students seeking a bachelor's degree may enter the traditional bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), LPN-to-BSN, or online RN-to-BSN program, depending on their previous training. The graduate program offers a master of science in nursing (MSN) with a family nurse practitioner specialty and a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) with post-baccalaureate and post-master's tracks.
- Program: BSN; MSN; DNP
- Campus: Marquette
- Type: Public
- Accreditations: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Tuition: $491 per credit for Michigan residents; $720 for out-of-state residents
- Admission Requirements: Application, prerequisite coursework, minimum 2.75 GPA
- Minimum Time Commitment: Depends on degree type
- On-Campus Requirements: Yes
- Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $56,776 for bachelor's graduates, according to College Scorecard
33%
$10,176
76%
$13,632
- Acceptance Rate
- 70%
- Students Enrolled
- 7,197
- Institution Type
- Public
Macomb Community College
- Warren, MI
- 2 year
- Campus + Online
- Accredited
Macomb Community College provides advanced educational opportunities for 30,000 students annually. The college administers over 200 degrees and certificates.
Macomb's 67-credit associate of applied science in nursing prepares students for RN licensure. The curriculum comprises general education requirements, directed clinical experiences, and courses, such as health assessment, clinical nursing, and fundamentals of nursing practice.
The Michigan Transfer Agreement makes it easy for associate of applied science (AAS) graduates interested in earning a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) to transfer credits to a four-year institution.
- Program: AAS in nursing
- Campus: Warren, Michigan
- Type: Public
- Accreditations: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
- Tuition: $111 per credit for Macomb County residents; $265 for out-of-state students
- Admission Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; official transcripts; minimum 2.0 GPA in prerequisites; ATI TEAS exam
- Minimum Time Commitment: 24 months
- On-Campus Requirements: Yes
- School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate (2021/2022): 93% first-time pass rate
- Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $56,993 for associate graduates, according to College Scorecard
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- Acceptance Rate
- N/A
- Students Enrolled
- 15,946
- Institution Type
- Public
Oakland Community College
- Bloomfield Hills, MI
- 2 year
- Campus + Online
- Accredited
Oakland Community College offers affordable associate degrees in over 100 fields of study. The associate of applied science in nursing prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN and beginning staff-level nursing positions. The curriculum features a variety of clinical experiences at William Beaumont, Henry Ford Health, Ascension Health, and Detroit Medical Center hospitals.
For AAS graduates who plan to complete a BSN, the college participates in several articulation agreements designed to facilitate transfer of credits to four-year institutions. The nursing program also offers an LPN-to-ADN track intended for graduates of practical nurse programs.
- Program: AAS in nursing
- Campus: Bloomfield Hills
- Type: Public
- Accreditations: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
- Tuition: $107 per credit for Oakland County residents; $205 for out-of-district students
- Admission Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; official transcripts; HESI exam
- Minimum Time Commitment: 24 months
- On-Campus Requirements: Yes
- School NCLEX-RN Pass Rate (2021/2022): 88% first-time pass rate
- Median Earnings Two Years After Graduation: $55,813 for associate graduates, according to College Scorecard
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60%
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- Acceptance Rate
- N/A
- Students Enrolled
- 13,430
- Institution Type
- Public
University of Olivet
- Olivet, MI
- 4 year
- Online
- Accredited
Founded in 1844, The University of Olivet maintains its commitment to affordable education by providing aid, grants, or scholarships to 100% of its students. Registered nurses seeking a bachelor's degree may pursue an online RN-to-bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree. The program features a flexible eight-week course format designed for working nurses.
UOlivet offers a part-time program with Kellogg Community College that enables students to earn a BSN alongside their associate of applied science (AAS) in nursing while working full time in their last two years of study.
- Program: RN-to-BSN
- Campus: Olivet
- Type: Private
- Accreditations: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Tuition: $410 per credit
- Admission Requirements: Associate degree in nursing, valid RN license, minimum 2.0 GPA, one letter of recommendation
- Minimum Time Commitment: 24 months
- On-Campus Requirements: Yes
22%
$7,065
65%
$7,065
- Acceptance Rate
- 85%
- Students Enrolled
- 919
- Institution Type
- Private