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2024 Best Nursing Schools in Wisconsin

40 Colleges in Wisconsin
5,410 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$68,745 Avg Early-Career Salary
Nursing is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #3 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 40 schools in Wisconsin to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of nursing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 5,410 degrees in nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Nursing School

Best Nursing Schools in Wisconsin Your choice of nursing school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Nursing School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Nursing Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Nursing
Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing
Master's Degrees in Nursing
Doctor's Degrees in Nursing

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Nursing Schools in Wisconsin ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Nursing in Wisconsin

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the nursing degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Wisconsin Schools in Nursing

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
257 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$81,220 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in nursing needs to check out University of Wisconsin - Madison. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were about 257 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the nursing degree program at University of Wisconsin - Madison make $12,475 above the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in nursing from University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
405 Nursing Degrees Awarded
1.5% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in nursing needs to look into Marquette University. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #130 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Marquette is a great university overall.

There were roughly 405 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Marquette in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program state that they receive average early career earnings of $70,255.

More information about a degree in nursing from Marquette University

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Bellin College
Green Bay, WI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
153 Nursing Degrees Awarded
7.8% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Bellin College if you want to pursue a degree in nursing. Located in the rural area of Green Bay, Bellin College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

There were approximately 153 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Bellin College in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nursing program at Bellin College make $9,038 more than the average graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
388 Nursing Degrees Awarded
6.7% Growth in Graduates

Herzing University - Madison is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in nursing. Located in the large city of Madison, Herzing University - Madison is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #496 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Herzing University - Madison is a great university overall.

There were approximately 388 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Herzing University - Madison in the most recent year we have data available. Nursing degree recipients from Herzing University - Madison receive an earnings boost of about $3,083 over the typical income of nursing majors.

More information about a degree in nursing from Herzing University - Madison

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Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
190 Nursing Degrees Awarded
20.0% Growth in Graduates

Alverno is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Milwaukee. This college ranks 22nd out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were about 190 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Alverno in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the nursing degree program at Alverno College earn $10,225 above the average college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in nursing from Alverno College

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
168 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$56,972 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #410 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CVTC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 168 nursing students who graduated with this degree at CVTC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program state that they receive average early career income of $56,972.

More information about a degree in nursing from Chippewa Valley Technical College

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
181 Nursing Degrees Awarded
1.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #419 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Madison College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 181 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Madison College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program state that they receive average early career earnings of $63,089.

More information about a degree in nursing from Madison Area Technical College

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
114 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$56,839 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #444 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Gateway Technical College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 114 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Technical College in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, nursing degree recipients typically earn an average of $56,839 at the beginning of their careers.

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9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
316 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$74,601 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #524 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UWM is a great university overall.

There were approximately 316 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UWM in the most recent data year. Those nursing students who get their degree from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee make $5,856 more than the typical nursing student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
161 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$87,742 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Eau Claire, UW - Eau Claire is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #323 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Eau Claire is a great university overall.

There were about 161 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UW - Eau Claire in the most recent data year. Nursing degree recipients from University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire earn a boost of about $18,997 over the average income of nursing graduates.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 7,303
Ohio 314 13,576
Illinois 304 21,720
Indiana 294 7,745

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Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Nursing Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 4,688
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 417
Nursing Practice 211
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 40
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 17
Nursing Administration 15
Critical Care Nursing 8
Nursing Science 5
Clinical Nurse Specialist 4
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery 3

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 6,068
Allied Health Professions 2,551
Health & Medical Administrative Services 1,334
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 1,305
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 969
Mental & Social Health Services 715
Public Health 639
Communication Sciences 585
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 539
Dental Support Services 430

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