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Best Nursing Schools in Michigan (2026)

Michigan has 191 nursing programs across 57 cities. 93 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 92%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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Avg NCLEX rate
93
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Top BSN Programs in Michigan by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate. Data sourced from state boards of nursing.

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University of Michigan — BSN Program
BSN•Ann Arbor, MI•$68,000
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Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in Michigan by NCLEX Pass Rate

Non-BSN programs ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Nursing Programs in Michigan by Type

ADN
37 programs
Avg NCLEX: 97%
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BSN
30 programs
Avg NCLEX: 91%
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ABSN
10 programs
Avg NCLEX: 88%
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RN to BSN
13 programs
Avg NCLEX: 90%
View RN to BSN in Michigan→All states
MSN
19 programs
Avg NCLEX: 95%
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DNP
35 programs
Avg NCLEX: 97%
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Michigan

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).

Eastern Michigan University
Accelerated BSN • ABSN
$728
Washtenaw Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$2,736 in / $6,336 out
Washtenaw Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$2,736 in / $6,336 out
Oakland Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,020 in / $5,560 out
Oakland Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,020 in / $5,560 out
Wayne County Community College District
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,112 in / $4,067 out
Wayne County Community College District
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,112 in / $4,067 out
Henry Ford College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,460 in / $7,040 out
Henry Ford College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,460 in / $7,040 out
Macomb Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,600 in / $8,220 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Michigan?

There are 191 nursing programs in Michigan, spanning 37 ADN, 30 BSN, 10 ABSN, 13 RN to BSN, 19 MSN, 35 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Michigan?

Based on 93 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Michigan is 92%. The highest rate is 100% at Northern Michigan University.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Michigan?

The most affordable option is Eastern Michigan University (ABSN) at $728.

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