Best Online Nursing Programs in Ann Arbor, MI (2026)

Ann Arbor, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $2,736 to $11,921 per year for indexed programs. Ann Arbor has a population of about 121,179. Median household income is $81,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 77.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $247,010 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to Ann Arbor

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Ann Arbor, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ann Arbor city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Ann Arbor. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 0.2 miles from Ann Arbor BOC Score 93.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,648
Avg net price $13,138/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI 3.5 miles from Ann Arbor BOC Score 54.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,449
Avg net price $3,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor is part of the Ann Arbor, MI metro area (BLS area code 11460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$103,450Ann Arbor, MI$102,527
Licensed Practical Nurse$64,670Ann Arbor, MI$64,093
Nurse Anesthetist$247,010MI statewide$244,807
Nurse Midwife$125,140MI statewide$124,024
Nurse Practitioner$143,580Ann Arbor, MI$142,299
Nursing Assistant$44,570Ann Arbor, MI$44,172

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Ann Arbor at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population121,179Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$81,089Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+77.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.9 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Ann Arbor, MI?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Ann Arbor are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Ann Arbor?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Ann Arbor are: Nurse Anesthetist ($247,010), Nurse Practitioner ($143,580), Nurse Midwife ($125,140). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Ypsilanti instead of Ann Arbor?

Ypsilanti, MI is 6.1 miles from Ann Arbor and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Ann Arbor an affordable place to study nursing?

Ann Arbor’s median household income of $81,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ann Arbor while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.