Top Nursing Schools in Michigan
This page lists 65 schools in Michigan that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 25 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 29 associate degree (ADN), 30 bachelor's (BSN), 16 master's and 13 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 42 public, 14 private nonprofit and 9 private for-profit. 50 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Grand Rapids (4), Ann Arbor (3), Detroit (3) and Southfield (3).
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites
Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (65)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI | Public | BSN, MSN-Leadership | CCNE |
| Glen Oaks Community College | Centreville, MI | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Gogebic Community College | Ironwood, MI | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids, MI | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, DNP | CCNE |
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn, MI | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Hope College | Holland, MI | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Jackson College | Jackson, MI | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Kalamazoo, MI | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Kellogg Community College | Battle Creek, MI | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Kirtland Community College | Grayling, MI | Public | ADN | — |
| Lake Michigan College | Benton Harbor, MI | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Lake Superior State University | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Lawrence Technological University | Southfield, MI | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Macomb Community College | Warren, MI | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Madonna University | Livonia, MI | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP | CCNE |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Michigan Technological University | Houghton, MI | Public | BSN | CCNE |
Before you apply in Michigan
- Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
- Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
- Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Michigan. See online coursework and clinical requirements.