Washtenaw Community College
Published tuition$2,736 - $11,161
Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Ypsilanti, MI (2026)
Ypsilanti, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $2,736 to $11,921 per year for indexed programs. Ypsilanti has a population of about 19,937. Median household income is $44,141 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.8% 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 Ypsilanti
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Ypsilanti. Distances are calculated from Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
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Online programsYes
Dorsey College-Wayne
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Online programs--
Schoolcraft Community College District
Published tuition$4,448 - $11,921
Online programsYes
Henry Ford College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti is part of the Ann Arbor, MI metro area (BLS area code 11460). 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 | $103,450 | Ann Arbor, MI | $102,527 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,670 | Ann Arbor, MI | $64,093 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $247,010 | MI statewide | $244,807 |
| Nurse Midwife | $125,140 | MI statewide | $124,024 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $143,580 | Ann Arbor, MI | $142,299 |
| Nursing Assistant | $44,570 | Ann Arbor, MI | $44,172 |
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.
Ypsilanti at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,937 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $44,141 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 45.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Ypsilanti-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Ann Arbor, MI – 6.1 mi away (324,421 pop)
- Romulus, MI – 13.1 mi away (23,281 pop)
- Westland, MI – 13.3 mi away (81,545 pop)
- South Lyon, MI – 15.1 mi away (123,555 pop)
- Garden City, MI – 15.3 mi away (26,719 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Ypsilanti, MI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Ypsilanti. The closest is Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI (2.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Henry Ford College (20.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Ypsilanti?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Ypsilanti are: Nurse Anesthetist ($247,010), Nurse Practitioner ($143,580), 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 Ann Arbor instead of Ypsilanti?
Ann Arbor, MI is 6.1 miles from Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti an affordable place to study nursing?
Ypsilanti’s median household income of $44,141 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ypsilanti 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.