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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Michigan College | Harrison, MI | Public | ADN | — |
| Monroe County Community College | Monroe, MI | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Montcalm Community College | Sidney, MI | Public | ADN | — |
| Mott Community College | Flint, MI | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Muskegon Community College | Muskegon, MI | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| North Central Michigan College | Petoskey, MI | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Northern Michigan University | Marquette, MI | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP-FNP | CCNE |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City, MI | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Oakland Community College | Auburn Hills, MI | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Oakland University | Rochester Hills, MI | Public | BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-AGACNP, MSN-AGPCNP, MSN-FNP, Grad Cert, DNP, DNP-CRNA, MSN-DNP, PhD | CCNE, COA |
| Rochester University | Rochester Hills, MI | Private nonprofit | BSN | — |
| Saginaw Valley State University | University Center, MI | Public | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | Livonia, MI | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Siena Heights University | Adrian, MI | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-Leadership | CCNE |
| Southwestern Michigan College | Dowagiac, MI | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Spring Arbor University | Spring Arbor, MI | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP-Leadership | CCNE |
| St Clair County Community College | Port Huron, MI | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's-CNS, DNP, Doctorate-CRNA | CCNE |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-AGACNP, MSN-CNM, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-Public Health, DNP, DNP-AGACNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-Public Health, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of Michigan-Flint | Flint, MI | Public | BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-AGACNP, DNP-AGPCNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, Doctorate-CRNA | 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.