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2023 Best Healthcare Schools in Michigan

45 Schools Ranked
$43,035 Average Earnings
$23,437 Avg Student Debt

There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Healthcare Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 45 schools in Michigan to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.

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Top Healthcare Schools in Michigan

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
$58,051 Average Earnings
$17,682 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of Michigan - Ann Arbor the best school in Michigan for healthcare students working on their degree.

On average, students take out $17,682 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $419.After graduating from U-M, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $58,051 during the early years of their career.

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#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
$47,302 Average Earnings
$24,447 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Michigan State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in Michigan.

Degree recipients from Michigan State accumulate an average of $24,447 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $428, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Michigan State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,302 during the early years of their career.

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#3

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
$38,043 Average Earnings
$19,374 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Calvin University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Schools in Michigan list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,374 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Calvin graduates make an average of $38,043 annually.

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#4

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan
$64,174 Average Earnings
$32,785 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at University of Detroit Mercy helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in Michigan.

Degree recipients from Detroit Mercy accumulate an average of $32,785 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $316 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Detroit Mercy, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $64,174 during the early years of their career.

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#5

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan
$52,426 Average Earnings
$29,632 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 45 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Andrews University landed the # 5 spot on the list.

Degree recipients from Andrews accumulate an average of $29,632 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Andrews graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $52,426 during the early year of their career.

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#6

Siena Heights University

Adrian, Michigan
$47,091 Average Earnings
$28,551 Avg Student Debt

Siena Heights University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

Degree recipients from Siena Heights University accumulate an average of $28,551 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $227. During the early years of their career, Siena Heights University graduates make an average of $47,091 annually.

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#7

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
$43,501 Average Earnings
$25,527 Avg Student Debt

Grand Valley State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Michigan list.

Degree recipients from GVSU accumulate an average of $25,527 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $243. Once they receive their degree, GVSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,501 during the early year of their career.

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#8

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
$47,887 Average Earnings
$25,330 Avg Student Debt

Ferris State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Schools in Michigan ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,330 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $189, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Ferris graduates make an average of $47,887 annually.

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$46,976 Average Earnings
$31,408 Avg Student Debt

University of Michigan - Flint did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #9 on the list.

On average, students take out $31,408 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, UM Flint graduates make an average of $46,976 annually.

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#10

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
$48,414 Average Earnings
$28,531 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Wayne State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

On average, students take out $28,531 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $173.After graduating from Wayne State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,414 during the early years of their career.

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#11

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
$43,765 Average Earnings
$27,986 Avg Student Debt

Western Michigan University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Michigan list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,986 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $269, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from WMU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,765 during the early years of their career.

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#12

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan
$42,305 Average Earnings
$29,456 Avg Student Debt

Saginaw Valley State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Michigan list.

Degree recipients from Saginaw Valley State University accumulate an average of $29,456 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $179. During the early years of their career, Saginaw Valley State University graduates make an average of $42,305 annually.

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#13

Kellogg Community College

Battle Creek, Michigan
$37,943 Average Earnings
$25,435 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Kellogg Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

Degree recipients from Kellogg Community College accumulate an average of $25,435 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Kellogg Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,943 during the early year of their career.

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#14

Schoolcraft College

Livonia, Michigan
$30,604 Average Earnings
$18,481 Avg Student Debt

Schoolcraft College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

On average, students take out $18,481 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Schoolcraft College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,604 during the early year of their career.

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#15

Delta College

University Center, Michigan
$40,630 Average Earnings
$16,547 Avg Student Debt

Delta College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #15 on the list.

Degree recipients from Delta College accumulate an average of $16,547 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Delta College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,630 during the early year of their career.

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#16

St Clair County Community College

Port Huron, Michigan
$42,488 Average Earnings
$16,145 Avg Student Debt

St Clair County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #16 on the list.

Degree recipients from SC4 accumulate an average of $16,145 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, SC4 graduates make an average of $42,488 annually.

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#17

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
$45,509 Average Earnings
$29,288 Avg Student Debt

Central Michigan University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Schools in Michigan ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,288 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $251.After graduating from Central Michigan, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,509 during the early years of their career.

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#18

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
$50,418 Average Earnings
$26,781 Avg Student Debt

Oakland University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Michigan list.

On average, students take out $26,781 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $174. Once they receive their degree, Oakland graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,418 during the early year of their career.

Full Oakland University Report

#19

Lansing Community College

Lansing, Michigan
$45,008 Average Earnings
$18,287 Avg Student Debt

Lansing Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Schools in Michigan ranking.

On average, students take out $18,287 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, LCC graduates make an average of $45,008 annually.

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#20

Macomb Community College

Warren, Michigan
$36,546 Average Earnings
$11,351 Avg Student Debt

Macomb Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #20 on the list.

Degree recipients from Macomb Community College accumulate an average of $11,351 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Macomb Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,546 during the early years of their career.

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#21

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
$43,401 Average Earnings
$29,932 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #21 on the list.

On average, students take out $29,932 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $160 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Eastern Michigan, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,401 during the early years of their career.

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#22

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
$38,470 Average Earnings
$19,359 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #22, Oakland Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

On average, students take out $19,359 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Oakland Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,470 during the early years of their career.

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#23

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan
$33,476 Average Earnings
$23,035 Avg Student Debt

Northern Michigan University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Michigan list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,035 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $205 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Northern Michigan University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,476 during the early year of their career.

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#24

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, Michigan
$35,054 Average Earnings
$15,385 Avg Student Debt

Grand Rapids Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #24 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,385 in student loans.After graduating from Grand Rapids Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,054 during the early years of their career.

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#25

Muskegon Community College

Muskegon, Michigan
$41,875 Average Earnings
$17,988 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #25, Muskegon Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

Degree recipients from Muskegon Community College accumulate an average of $17,988 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Muskegon Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,875 during the early year of their career.

Full Muskegon Community College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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