Best Nursing Schools in Detroit, Michigan (2026)
Detroit has 16 nursing programs across 7 program types. 7 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 90%. Below are programs ranked by NCLEX performance and tuition.
16
Programs
7
Program types
90%
Avg NCLEX rate
7
With NCLEX data
Top Nursing Programs in Detroit by NCLEX Pass Rate
Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.
1
Wayne County Community College District — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
ADN•Detroit, MI•$3,112 in / $4,067 out
2
Wayne State University — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
BSN•Detroit, MI•$14,297 in / $30,419 out
3
Wayne State University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Detroit, MI•$14,297 in / $30,419 out
4
Wayne State University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Detroit, MI•$14,297 in / $30,419 out
6
University of Detroit Mercy — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Detroit, MI•$32,300
Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Detroit
Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.
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
Wayne State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$14,297 in / $30,419 out
Wayne State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$20,482 in / $41,820 out
Wayne State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$20,482 in / $41,820 out
Wayne State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$20,482 in / $41,820 out
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