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2023 Best Value Healthcare Master's Degree Schools in Michigan

Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

18 Schools Ranked
$24,155 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Value Healthcare Master's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best value master's degree programs for healthcare students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. 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.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

Top Value Healthcare Master's Degree Schools in Michigan

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
38 Total Awards
$8,232 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Ferris State University to be the best value school for healthcare students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Michigan. Ferris is a fairly large public school situated in Big Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 38 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Ferris graduate students pay an average of $8,232 in tuition and fees each year.

One thing to take note of is that Ferris does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 67% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan
7 Total Awards
$14,068 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 18 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s value ranking, Northern Michigan University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Northern Michigan University is a medium-sized public school located in Marquette, Michigan that handed out 7 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Northern Michigan University are $14,068 per year.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Northern Michigan University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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95 Total Awards
$18,747 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 18 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s value ranking, University of Michigan - Flint landed the # 3 spot on the list. University of Michigan - Flint is a medium-sized public school located in Flint, Michigan that handed out 95 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at UM Flint are $18,747 per year.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UM Flint. In 2019-2020 about 63% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan
125 Total Awards
$29,622 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saginaw Valley State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in University Center, Michigan, the medium-sized public school handed out 125 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Saginaw Valley State University graduate students pay an average of $29,622 in tuition and fees each year.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Saginaw Valley State University. In fact, around 78% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
84 Total Awards
$12,750 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Baker College is a great place for healthcare students working on their master’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Baker College is located in Owosso, Michigan and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 84 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Baker College are $12,750 per year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Baker College. In fact, around 87% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Siena Heights University

Adrian, Michigan
29 Total Awards
$13,458 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Siena Heights University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Adrian, Michigan, and it awarded 29 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Siena Heights University graduate students pay an average of $13,458 in tuition and fees each year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Siena Heights University does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 78% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
267 Total Awards
$38,638 Average Tuition & Fees

Michigan State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree healthcare programs. Michigan State is a large public school situated in East Lansing, Michigan. It awarded 267 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Michigan State are $38,638 per year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Michigan State does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Michigan State not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.

Full Michigan State University Report

#8

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
256 Total Awards
$17,904 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Grand Valley State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their master’s degree. This large public school is located in Allendale, Michigan, and it awarded 256 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at GVSU are $17,904 a year.

Online graduate courses are available at GVSU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

GVSU also took the #4 spot in our Best Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan rankings.

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#9

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
348 Total Awards
$26,248 Average Tuition & Fees

Western Michigan University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Kalamazoo, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 348 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at WMU are $26,248 a year.

WMU does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.

WMU also took the #5 spot in our Best Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan rankings.

Full Western Michigan University Report

#10

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
224 Total Awards
$15,644 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Michigan University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Central Michigan is a public institution located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 224 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Central Michigan graduate students pay an average of $15,644 in tuition and fees each year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Central Michigan does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 61% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#11

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan
151 Total Awards
$21,276 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Detroit Mercy did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Detroit Mercy is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Detroit, Michigan. It awarded 151 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Detroit Mercy graduate students pay an average of $21,276 in tuition and fees each year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Detroit Mercy does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Detroit Mercy did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.

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#12

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
285 Total Awards
$38,667 Average Tuition & Fees

Wayne State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Wayne State is a public institution located in Detroit, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 285 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Wayne State are $38,667 a year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Wayne State. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full Wayne State University Report

#13

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
427 Total Awards
$50,464 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. U-M is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 427 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at U-M are $50,464 per year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at U-M. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, U-M is ranked #1 for overall quality in Michigan.

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#14

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
165 Total Awards
$28,818 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern Michigan University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Eastern Michigan University is a fairly large public school located in Ypsilanti, Michigan that handed out 165 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Eastern Michigan are $28,818 a year.

Eastern Michigan does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 93% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Eastern Michigan University Report

#15

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan
75 Total Awards
$16,380 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, Madonna University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their master’s degree. Madonna is located in Livonia, Michigan and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 75 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Madonna are $16,380 per year.

Madonna does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 69% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full Madonna University Report

#15

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
90 Total Awards
$24,648 Average Tuition & Fees

Oakland University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 90 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Oakland are $24,648 a year.

Oakland does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#17

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan
38 Total Awards
$29,630 Average Tuition & Fees

Andrews University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Andrews is a private not-for-profit institution located in Berrien Springs, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 38 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Andrews are $29,630 a year.

Online graduate courses are available at Andrews, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 36% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#18

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
105 Total Awards
$17,208 Average Tuition & Fees

Davenport University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and it awarded 105 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Davenport University graduate students pay an average of $17,208 in tuition and fees each year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Davenport University. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Davenport University Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.

References

  • 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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