MCCC Nursing students practice skills in the college's new Health Sciences Simulation Lab.
MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College’s Registered Nursing Program was named No. 1 for 2026 by NursingProcess.org.
NursingProcess.org, an independent group of passionate educators and nursing professionals, examined all nursing schools approved by the Michigan State Board of Nursing to determine the best accredited Associate of Nursing program.
The methodology used by NursingProcess.org considered four primary factors, which include:
- Academic quality (acceptance rate, graduation rate, retention rate, student-to-faculty ratio)
- National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) first-time pass rates (recent 4 years)
- Affordability
- Reputation
MCCC has achieved its rank by maintaining high standards and putting students first, said Christy Chisholm, director of nursing. In 2025, nearly 95 percent of MCCC Registered Nursing students passed the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in the three years leading up to 2025.
NursingProcess.org’s top 10 registered nursing programs in Michigan for 2026 are:
- Monroe County Community College (Monroe)
- Muskegon Community College (Muskegon)
- St. Clair County Community College (Port Huron)
- Lake Michigan College (Benton Harbor)
- Southwestern Community College (Dowagiac)
- Delta College (University Center)
- Schoolcraft College (Livonia)
- Grand Rapids Community College (Grand Rapids)
- Alpena Community College (Alpena)
- Lansing Community College (Lansing)
For more information about the rankings, go to https://www.nursingprocess.org/nursing-schools/michigan/.
To learn more about MCCC’s Registered Nursing Program, go to https://www.monroeccc.edu/programs/nursing-registered.
MCCC also offers an option for students who hold an active, unencumbered license as a practical or vocational nurse to pursue an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree via its PN to RN program. Read more about this program at https://www.monroeccc.edu/programs/nursing-pn-to-rn-option.
About Monroe County Community College
Founded in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution supported by tax monies from Monroe County, educational funds from the State of Michigan and student tuition. The college’s mission is to enrich lives in the community by providing opportunity through student-focused, affordable, quality higher education and other learning experiences. The Main Campus is located at 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Mich., 48161, with easy access to Toledo and Detroit. The Whitman Center at MCCC-Bedford is located at 7777 Lewis Ave., Temperance, Mich., 48182, near the Ohio-Michigan Border. Detailed information about MCCC is available at www.monroeccc.edu.
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