Best Nursing Schools Near Hamtramck, MI (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Hamtramck, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Hamtramck has a population of about 27,830. Median household income is $40,103 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.0% 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 Hamtramck

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Hamtramck, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hamtramck 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 Hamtramck. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI 2.6 miles from Hamtramck
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,493
Avg net price $12,766/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, MI 4.4 miles from Hamtramck
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,030
Avg net price $15,232/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI 10.4 miles from Hamtramck
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,795
Avg net price $660/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, MI 11.3 miles from Hamtramck
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,151
Avg net price $32,918/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield

Southfield, MI 12.0 miles from Hamtramck
  • 4 year
12.3 BOC Score
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,657
Avg net price $38,786/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Chamberlain University-Michigan

Troy, MI 12.2 miles from Hamtramck
  • 4 year
54.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,405
Avg net price $28,045/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Madonna University

Livonia, MI 17.8 miles from Hamtramck
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,058
Avg net price $17,755/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Schoolcraft Community College District

Livonia, MI 19.2 miles from Hamtramck
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,722
Avg net price $2,260/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Nursing Wages Near Hamtramck

Hamtramck 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.

Hamtramck at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 27,830 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $40,103 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Wayne County 66,701 workers, 476 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Hamtramck, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Hamtramck. The closest is Wayne State University in Detroit, MI (2.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Macomb Community College (8.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Hamtramck?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Hamtramck 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 Detroit instead of Hamtramck?

Detroit, MI is 2.5 miles from Hamtramck 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 Hamtramck an affordable place to study nursing?

Hamtramck’s median household income of $40,103 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hamtramck 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 Hamtramck

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Hamtramck:

Data verified: September 6, 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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