Detroit Business Institute-Downriver

Detroit Business Institute-Downriver is a private for-profit institution located in Riverview, Michigan, in a large suburban setting south of Detroit. The institute offers short-term career training programs of less than two years, focused on healthcare education.

The school's primary offering is its Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Training program, which leads to a certificate requiring one to two years of study. This program prepares students for licensure and entry-level positions in nursing care across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. With 159 students enrolled (IPEDS 2023), the institute reports a 100% completion rate and a 100% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), earning an overall quality score of 78/100.

For students in the Downriver communities south of Detroit seeking a direct path into practical nursing, Detroit Business Institute offers a streamlined training program with strong student outcomes.