Best Online Nursing Programs in Grand Rapids, MI (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Grand Rapids, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Grand Rapids has a population of about 197,768. Median household income is $65,526 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $223,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Grand Rapids

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Grand Rapids. Distances are calculated from Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI 0.6 miles from Grand Rapids BOC Score41.4
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#2

Ross College-Grand Rapids North

Grand Rapids, MI 0.6 miles from Grand Rapids BOC Score32.5
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#3

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI 10.0 miles from Grand Rapids BOC Score44.6
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#4

Muskegon Community College

Muskegon, MI 33.7 miles from Grand Rapids BOC Score47.2
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#5

Montcalm Community College

Sidney, MI 34.6 miles from Grand Rapids BOC Score40.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (BLS area code 24340). 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$83,920Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$87,874
Licensed Practical Nurse$65,230Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$68,304
Nurse Anesthetist$223,040Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$233,550
Nurse Midwife$131,760Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$137,969
Nurse Practitioner$125,660Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$131,581
Nursing Assistant$38,340Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$40,147

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.

Grand Rapids at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population197,768Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,526Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+40.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Kent County43,230 workers, 141 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Grand Rapids, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Grand Rapids. The closest is Grand Rapids Community College in Grand Rapids, MI (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Montcalm Community College (34.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Grand Rapids?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Grand Rapids are: Nurse Anesthetist ($223,040), Nurse Midwife ($131,760), Nurse Practitioner ($125,660). 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 Walker instead of Grand Rapids?

Walker, MI is 4.8 miles from Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids an affordable place to study nursing?

Grand Rapids’s median household income of $65,526 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grand Rapids 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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Other Programs Available in Grand Rapids

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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.

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