2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Nursing School for You
With 322,592 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, nursing is the #3 most popular major in the United States.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 331 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for nursing majors pursuing a .
Top 25 Most Popular Great Lakes Region Schools in Nursing
Our 2023 rankings named Chamberlain University - Illinois the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for nursing students. Located in the suburb of Addison, Chamberlain - Illinois is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Chamberlain - Illinois take out $38,460 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $256.
The excellent programs at Ohio University - Athens Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in the Great Lakes Region . OHIO Athens is a fairly large public school located in the town of Athens.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from OHIO Athens carry an average student debt load of $27,632. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $180, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ivy Tech Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.
Nursing majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out an average of $17,979 in student loans while working on their egree.
Out of the 331 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UC take out is $21,978. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $247.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University Global. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Purdue University Global take out is $39,595. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $157, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. IWU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Marion.
Nursing majors at IWU take out an average of $30,853 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $344, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. IUPUI is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.
Nursing majors at IUPUI take out an average of $28,677 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $189.
Kent State University at Kent landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. Located in the large suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Nursing majors at Kent State take out an average of $28,565 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $222.
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Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for nursing students. It came in at #9 on the list. Ohio State is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Ohio State take out is $26,028. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $277, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Purdue University Northwest came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Purdue Northwest is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Hammond.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Purdue Northwest take out is $25,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $152.
Loyola University Chicago landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. Loyola Chicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
Nursing majors at Loyola Chicago take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $767, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #12, Eastern Michigan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students. Located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at Eastern Michigan accumulate an average of around $30,815 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $164, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from SIUE carry an average student debt load of $23,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $215, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Illinois at Chicago did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for nursing students. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the city of Chicago, UIC is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UIC take out is $19,528. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $299.
Oakland University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. Oakland is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Oakland take out is $31,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $138.
Xavier University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Xavier is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at Xavier accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $726.
Oak Point University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Oak Point is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Chicago.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Oak Point take out is $29,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $342, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of Michigan - Flint ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Flint, UM Flint is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at UM Flint accumulate an average of around $40,680 in student debt.
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Mount Carmel College of Nursing did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for nursing students. It came in at #19 on the list. Mount Carmel College of Nursing is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Columbus.
On average, nursing graduates from Mount Carmel College of Nursing take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $365, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #20, Rasmussen University - Illinois did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students. Located in the city of Rockford, Rasmussen University - Illinois is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Rasmussen University - Illinois take out $35,539 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $161.
Spring Arbor University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for nursing students. It came in at #21 on the list. Spring Arbor is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Spring Arbor.
Nursing majors at Spring Arbor take out an average of $36,200 in student loans while working on their egree.
University of Toledo landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. University of Toledo is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Toledo.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from University of Toledo carry an average student debt load of $21,938. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $141.
Marquette University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at Marquette accumulate an average of around $23,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $511, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Rush University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Chicago, Rush University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Herzing University - Madison came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large city of Madison, Herzing University - Madison is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Nursing majors at Herzing University - Madison take out an average of $39,727 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $156, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Nursing students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH |
| 52 | Viterbo University | La Crosse, WI |
| 52 | Benedictine University | Lisle, IL |
| 54 | Olivet Nazarene University | Bourbonnais, IL |
| 55 | Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, IL |
| 56 | Owens Community College | Perrysburg, OH |
| 57 | University of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN |
| 57 | University of St Francis | Joliet, IL |
| 59 | Ball State University | Muncie, IN |
| 60 | Aurora University | Aurora, IL |
| 60 | Ursuline College | Pepper Pike, OH |
| 60 | Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa | Wauwatosa, WI |
| 63 | Wright State University - Main Campus | Dayton, OH |
| 64 | University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN |
| 65 | Henry Ford College | Dearborn, MI |
| 66 | Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI |
Best Nursing Colleges by State
Explore the best nursing colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 7,345 |
| Ohio | 13,973 |
| Illinois | 21,938 |
| Indiana | 7,922 |
| Wisconsin | 5,410 |
Nursing Related Majors
One of 30 majors within the area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Nursing
| 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
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