Kellogg Community College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Battle Creek, MI (2026)
Battle Creek, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $8,300 to $43,178 per year for indexed programs. Battle Creek has a population of about 52,392. Median household income is $51,699 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.1% 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 Battle Creek
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Battle Creek. Distances are calculated from Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Ross Medical Education Center-Portage
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Online programs--
Michigan Career and Technical Institute
Published tuition$8,300 - $16,152
Online programs--
Glen Oaks Community College
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Online programsYes
Spring Arbor University
Published tuition$32,580 - $43,178
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Battle Creek
Battle Creek is part of the Battle Creek, MI metro area (BLS area code 12980). 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 | $97,520 | Battle Creek, MI | $107,757 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,360 | Battle Creek, MI | $72,221 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $247,010 | MI statewide | $272,939 |
| Nurse Midwife | $125,140 | MI statewide | $138,276 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,630 | Battle Creek, MI | $137,713 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,470 | Battle Creek, MI | $50,243 |
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.
Battle Creek at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,392 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,699 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Calhoun County | 5,478 workers, 45 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Battle Creek-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Kalamazoo, MI – 18.4 mi away (214,583 pop)
- Portage, MI – 19.7 mi away (48,508 pop)
- Jackson, MI – 42.4 mi away (88,394 pop)
- Kentwood, MI – 44.5 mi away (51,689 pop)
- Lansing, MI – 44.6 mi away (318,278 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Battle Creek, MI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Battle Creek. The closest is Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, MI (3.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Spring Arbor University (35.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Battle Creek?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Battle Creek are: Nurse Anesthetist ($247,010), Nurse Midwife ($125,140), Nurse Practitioner ($124,630). 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 Kalamazoo instead of Battle Creek?
Kalamazoo, MI is 18.4 miles from Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek an affordable place to study nursing?
Battle Creek’s median household income of $51,699 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Battle Creek 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.