2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 322,592 degrees and certificates were awarded to nursing students, making the major the most popular in the country.
Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 167 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for nursing students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Check out the nursing bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 25 Best Great Lakes Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Nursing
Our 2023 rankings named University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex the best value school in the Great Lakes Region for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM Flexible Option is a public school with a small student population.
UWM Flexible Option undergraduate students pay an average of $6,750 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from UWM Flexible Option carry an average student debtload of $29,922. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $182.
UWM Flexible Option also made our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list, coming in at #5.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ottawa University - Milwaukee. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of Brookfield, Ottawa University - Milwaukee is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ottawa University - Milwaukee are $12,616 per year. Nursing majors at Ottawa University - Milwaukee take out an average of $29,652 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Ottawa University - Milwaukee also took the #2 spot in our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region rankings.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Franklin University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Franklin University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Columbus.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Franklin University are $9,577 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Franklin University carry an average student debtload of $38,028.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global is a great value for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the rural area of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at IWU are $9,239 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from IWU carry an average student debtload of $33,086. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $344.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Purdue University Northwest helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value nursing schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the suburb of Hammond, Purdue Northwest is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Purdue Northwest are $14,349 a year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Purdue Northwest take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,233. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $152.
Purdue Northwest excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. UW Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW Oshkosh are $15,306 a year. On average, nursing graduates from UW Oshkosh take out $26,175 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $177, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
UW Oshkosh excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
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With a ranking of #6, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. SIUE is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Edwardsville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SIUE are $11,496 per year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at SIUE take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,837. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $215.
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With a ranking of #8, Herzing University - Brookfield did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Brookfield, Herzing University - Brookfield is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Herzing University - Brookfield undergraduate students pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Herzing University - Brookfield take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $42,677. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $204, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Central Michigan University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Central Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Central Michigan are $13,094 a year.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Eau Claire, UW - Eau Claire is a public school with a large student population.
UW - Eau Claire undergraduate students pay an average of $17,149 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at UW - Eau Claire accumulate an average of around $24,728 in student debt.
UW - Eau Claire also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Kettering College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Kettering College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kettering.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Kettering College are $14,232 per year. Nursing majors at Kettering College take out an average of $38,183 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Herzing University - Kenosha came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Herzing University - Kenosha is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Kenosha.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Herzing University - Kenosha are $14,200 a year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Herzing University - Kenosha take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $42,677. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $204, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. UW - Green Bay is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Green Bay.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - Green Bay are $16,091 a year. On average, nursing graduates from UW - Green Bay take out $29,014 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, UW - Green Bay is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
With a ranking of #14, Youngstown State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Youngstown State University are $9,732 per year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Youngstown State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $31,608. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $150.
Chamberlain University - Ohio ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Chamberlain - Ohio is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Columbus.
Chamberlain - Ohio undergraduate students pay an average of $19,820 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Chamberlain - Ohio accumulate an average of around $37,103 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $256.
Chamberlain University - Indiana came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Chamberlain - Indiana is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Chamberlain - Indiana are $19,820 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Chamberlain - Indiana carry an average student debtload of $37,103. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $256.
With a ranking of #17, Chamberlain University - Michigan did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Chamberlain - Michigan is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Troy.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Chamberlain - Michigan are $20,492 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Chamberlain - Michigan accumulate an average of around $37,103 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $256.
Ferris State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Ferris is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Big Rapids.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Ferris are $13,188 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Ferris accumulate an average of around $30,958 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $132, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Cincinnati.
Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science undergraduate students pay an average of $15,470 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $32,928.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rasmussen University - Wisconsin are $12,860 per year. Nursing majors at Rasmussen University - Wisconsin take out an average of $39,885 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $146, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Herzing University - Akron landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the large suburb of Akron, Herzing Akron is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Herzing Akron are $14,200 a year. On average, nursing graduates from Herzing Akron take out $42,677 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $204, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of Akron Main Campus came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at University of Akron Main Campus are $11,880 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from University of Akron Main Campus carry an average student debtload of $26,640. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $209.
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With a ranking of #23, Chamberlain University - Illinois did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Chamberlain - Illinois is a very large private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Addison.
Chamberlain - Illinois undergraduate students pay an average of $20,250 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Chamberlain - Illinois accumulate an average of around $37,103 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $256.
With a ranking of #24, Western Illinois University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Macomb, WIU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
WIU undergraduate students pay an average of $13,297 in tuition and fees each year. On average, nursing graduates from WIU take out $26,071 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UW - Stevens Point is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Stevens Point.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - Stevens Point are $17,035 a year. Nursing majors at UW - Stevens Point take out an average of $24,130 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great value schools for Nursing students in the Great Lakes Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Herzing University - Madison | Madison, WI |
| 27 | Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, IL |
| 28 | Eastern Illinois University | Charleston, IL |
| 29 | Purdue University Global | Indianapolis, IN |
| 29 | The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Cincinnati, OH |
| 31 | Ohio Christian University | Circleville, OH |
| 32 | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI |
| 33 | Chicago State University | Chicago, IL |
Best Nursing Colleges by State
Explore the best nursing schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 21,938 |
| Ohio | 13,973 |
| Michigan | 7,345 |
| Indiana | 7,922 |
| Wisconsin | 5,410 |
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Majors Related to Nursing
Nursing is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Nursing Focus Areas
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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