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
Verified program profiles (26)
See all 26 programs →Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.
| Program | School | Award / pathway | Format | Tuition (basis) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | Oakland University | BSN | On-campus | Not published |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (post-master) | Oakland University | DNP, MSN-to-DNP | Online coursework | Not published |
| MSN - Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner: Acute Care | Oakland University | MSN, AGACNP | Online coursework, Hybrid | Not published |
| MSN - Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care | Oakland University | MSN, AGPCNP | Online coursework, Hybrid | Not published |
| MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner | Oakland University | MSN, FNP | Online coursework, Hybrid | Not published |
| Nurse Anesthesia - DNP-NA | Oakland University | DNP, CRNA | On-campus | Not published |
Schools (65)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abcott Institute | Southfield, MI | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Alma College | Alma, MI | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Alpena Community College | Alpena, MI | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Andrews University | Berrien Springs, MI | Private nonprofit | BSN, DNP | ACEN |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield | Southfield, MI | Private for-profit | BSN | — |
| Baker College | Owosso, MI | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Bay de Noc Community College | Escanaba, MI | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| Chamberlain University-Michigan | Troy, MI | Private for-profit | BSN | — |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids, MI | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Davenport University | Grand Rapids, MI | Private nonprofit | LPN/LVN, BSN, MSN-FNP | CCNE |
| Delta College | University Center, MI | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Detroit Business Institute-Downriver | Riverview, MI | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Dorsey College | Madison Heights, MI | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Dorsey College-Roseville | Roseville, MI | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Dorsey College-Saginaw | Saginaw, MI | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Dorsey College-Wayne | Wayne, MI | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Dorsey College-Woodhaven | Woodhaven, MI | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
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.