Muskegon Community College
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Muskegon, MI (2026)
Muskegon, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $4,320 to $9,674 per year for indexed programs. Muskegon has a population of about 37,203. Median household income is $46,342 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $243,270 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Muskegon
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Muskegon. Distances are calculated from Muskegon 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 Muskegon. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Ross College-Grand Rapids North
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Grand Rapids Community College
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Davenport University
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West Shore Community College
Published tuition$4,320 - $9,674
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Muskegon
Muskegon is part of the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro area (BLS area code 34740). 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 | $94,300 | MI statewide | $101,946 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,290 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $67,341 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $243,270 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $262,995 |
| Nurse Midwife | $125,140 | MI statewide | $135,286 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $117,670 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $127,211 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,760 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $41,903 |
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.
Muskegon at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,203 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $46,342 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Muskegon-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Norton Shores, MI – 4.6 mi away (24,340 pop)
- Walker, MI – 30.8 mi away (24,775 pop)
- Holland, MI – 32.8 mi away (101,421 pop)
- Grand Rapids, MI – 35.4 mi away (595,467 pop)
- Wyoming, MI – 36.2 mi away (75,567 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Muskegon, MI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Muskegon. The closest is Muskegon Community College in Muskegon, MI (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is West Shore Community College (54.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Muskegon?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Muskegon are: Nurse Anesthetist ($243,270), Nurse Midwife ($125,140), Nurse Practitioner ($117,670). 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 Norton Shores instead of Muskegon?
Norton Shores, MI is 4.6 miles from Muskegon 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 Muskegon an affordable place to study nursing?
Muskegon’s median household income of $46,342 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Muskegon 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.