Top DNP Programs in Michigan
Practice doctorates for nurses, entered after a BSN or an MSN.
13 schools in Michigan reported DNP-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified DNP program profile; 10 programs have a verified profile. DNP Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Verified program profiles (10)
See all 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (post-master) | Oakland University | DNP, MSN-to-DNP | Online coursework | Not published |
| Nurse Anesthesia - DNP-NA | Oakland University | DNP, CRNA | On-campus | Not published |
| Post-Baccalaureate DNP - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | DNP, BSN-to-DNP, AGACNP | On-campus | Not published |
| Post-Baccalaureate DNP - Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | DNP, BSN-to-DNP, FNP | On-campus | Not published |
| Post-Master's DNP | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | DNP, MSN-to-DNP | Hybrid | Not published |
| BSN to DNP with MSN - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner | University of Michigan-Flint | DNP, BSN-to-DNP, AGACNP | Online coursework | Not published |
Schools (13)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews University | Berrien Springs, MI | Private nonprofit | BSN, DNP | ACEN |
| Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, DNP | CCNE |
| 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 |
| Northern Michigan University | Marquette, MI | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP-FNP | CCNE |
| 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 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | University Center, MI | Public | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-PMHNP, MSN-Public Health, Post-Master's, DNP, DNP-CNM, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, Doctorate-CRNA, PhD | CCNE |