Dorsey College
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Auburn Hills, MI (2026)
Auburn Hills, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $4,448 to $30,419 per year for indexed programs. Auburn Hills has a population of about 24,911. Median household income is $78,727 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $243,130 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Auburn Hills
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Auburn Hills. Distances are calculated from Auburn Hills city center.
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 Auburn Hills. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Abcott Institute
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Dorsey College-Roseville
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Schoolcraft Community College District
Published tuition$4,448 - $11,921
Online programsYes
Wayne State University
Published tuition$14,297 - $30,419
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $97,280 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $96,989 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $69,300 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $69,093 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $243,130 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $242,403 |
| Nurse Midwife | $125,140 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $124,766 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,390 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $133,988 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,900 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $39,781 |
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.
Auburn Hills at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,911 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $78,727 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 47.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.3 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Oakland County | 51,251 workers, 405 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Auburn Hills-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Pontiac, MI – 2.8 mi away (59,698 pop)
- Rochester Hills, MI – 4.5 mi away (73,422 pop)
- Troy, MI – 8.1 mi away (83,641 pop)
- Birmingham, MI – 9.0 mi away (21,007 pop)
- Royal Oak, MI – 12.3 mi away (59,006 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Auburn Hills, MI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Auburn Hills. The closest is Dorsey College in Madison Heights, MI (12.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wayne State University (23.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Auburn Hills?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Auburn Hills are: Nurse Anesthetist ($243,130), Nurse Practitioner ($134,390), 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 Pontiac instead of Auburn Hills?
Pontiac, MI is 2.8 miles from Auburn Hills 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 Auburn Hills an affordable place to study nursing?
Auburn Hills’s median household income of $78,727 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn Hills 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: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.