Dorsey College
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Warren, MI (2026)
Warren, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $3,112 to $30,419 per year for indexed programs. Warren has a population of about 138,128. Median household income is $63,741 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.4% 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 Warren
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Warren. Distances are calculated from Warren 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 Warren. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Dorsey College-Roseville
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Wayne State University
Published tuition$14,297 - $30,419
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Abcott Institute
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Wayne County Community College District
Published tuition$3,112 - $12,642
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Warren
Warren 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.
Warren at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 138,128 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $63,741 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.3 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Macomb County | 16,586 workers, 461 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Warren-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Madison Heights, MI – 4.0 mi away (30,088 pop)
- Eastpointe, MI – 4.5 mi away (32,673 pop)
- Roseville, MI – 4.7 mi away (47,602 pop)
- Ferndale, MI – 5.8 mi away (20,099 pop)
- Sterling Heights, MI – 6.1 mi away (132,427 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Warren, MI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Warren. The closest is Dorsey College in Madison Heights, MI (4.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wayne County Community College District (11.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Warren?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Warren 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 Madison Heights instead of Warren?
Madison Heights, MI is 4.0 miles from Warren 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 Warren an affordable place to study nursing?
Warren’s median household income of $63,741 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warren 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.