Best Online Nursing Programs in Mount Pleasant, MI (2026)

Mount Pleasant, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Mount Pleasant has a population of about 21,420. Median household income is $39,924 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.9% 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 Mount Pleasant

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

#1

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI 41.1 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score 56.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,955
Avg net price $10,775/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 61.7 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score 80.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI 64.1 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score 44.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,099
Avg net price $17,707/yr
Tuition
In‑state$24,466
Out‑of‑state$24,466
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI 67.6 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score 58.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,230
Avg net price $7,007/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI 90.2 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score 59.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,167
Avg net price $6,231/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI 96.7 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score 54.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,732
Avg net price $19,353/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Jackson College

Jackson, MI 100.7 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score 52.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,898
Avg net price $7,761/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 105.2 miles from Mount Pleasant 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing Wages Near Mount Pleasant

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Registered Nurse$94,300
Licensed Practical Nurse$65,460
Nurse Anesthetist$247,010
Nurse Midwife$125,140
Nurse Practitioner$131,450
Nursing Assistant$39,570

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.


Mount Pleasant at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,420Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$39,924Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+44.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Nursing-related employment in Isabella County925 workers, 30 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Mount Pleasant, MI?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Mount Pleasant 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 in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Michigan are: Nurse Anesthetist ($247,010), Nurse Practitioner ($131,450), Nurse Midwife ($125,140). Wages for Mount Pleasant workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Midland instead of Mount Pleasant?

Midland, MI is 27.3 miles from Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant an affordable place to study nursing?

Mount Pleasant’s median household income of $39,924 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant

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

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 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.