Top PhD Programs in Michigan
Research doctorates in nursing science.
4 schools in Michigan reported PhD-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified PhD program profile; 2 programs have a verified profile. PhD in Nursing in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE 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 (2)
Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.
| Program | School | Award / pathway | Format | Tuition (basis) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Nursing | Oakland University | PhD | Online coursework, Hybrid | Not published |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.) | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | PhD | On-campus | Not published |
Schools (4)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, PhD | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |