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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.

65 schools · 26 verified program profiles · page 4 of 4

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (65)

Washtenaw Community College campus

Washtenaw Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAnn Arbor, MI

Washtenaw Community College is a public community / two-year college in Ann Arbor, MI. It reported 117 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Wayne County Community College District campus

Wayne County Community College District

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeDetroit, MI

Wayne County Community College District is a public community / two-year college in Detroit, MI. It reported 58 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN (candidate)

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Wayne State University campus

Wayne State University

PublicUniversityDetroit, MI

Wayne State University is a public university in Detroit, MI. It reported 296 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-PMHNP, MSN-Public Health, Post-Master's, DNP, DNP-CNM, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, Doctorate-CRNA, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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West Shore Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeScottville, MI

West Shore Community College is a public community / two-year college in Scottville, MI. It reported 36 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Western Michigan University campus

Western Michigan University

PublicUniversityKalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University is a public university in Kalamazoo, MI. It reported 104 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN

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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.