2026 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools in Wisconsin
[Nursing Practice](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/nursing-practice/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong nursing practice education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value nursing practice schools.
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2026 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools in Wisconsin
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in nursing practice, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Nursing Practice Schools
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh earned the #1 spot for value among nursing practice schools in Wisconsin. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,532, while out-of-state students pay about $16,446. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the nursing practice program here. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $91,263. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Students looking for strong value in nursing practice will find it at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,398, compared with $22,398 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the nursing practice program here. Nursing Practice graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn a median of $86,743 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Bryant And Stratton College Wauwatosa one of the best values for nursing practice. Set in the suburb of Wauwatosa, Bryant And Stratton College Wauwatosa is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,469. Nursing Practice graduates carry a median of $37,278 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Bryant And Stratton College Wauwatosa generally make around $70,342. Set against $37,278 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin Madison earned it the #4 place for nursing practice. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $92,233. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Madison admits about 45% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Alverno College one of the best values for nursing practice. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Alverno College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,086. Students borrow a median of $34,000 to complete the nursing practice program here. Nursing Practice graduates of Alverno College earn a median of $91,109 early in their careers. Set against $34,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Alverno College admits about 86% of applicants.
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire placed #6 among the best values for nursing practice. Located in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,642, while out-of-state students pay about $19,228. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $20,500. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $87,284. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Mount Mary College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value nursing practice schools. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Mount Mary College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,420. Nursing Practice graduates carry a median of $26,372 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Mount Mary College generally make around $49,888. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 62%.
Herzing University Madison landed the #8 spot for nursing practice value this year. Located in the city of Madison, Herzing University Madison is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,450. Students borrow a median of $37,747 to complete the nursing practice program here. Nursing Practice graduates of Herzing University Madison earn a median of $53,203 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Viterbo University earned the #9 position for value in nursing practice this year. Set in the city of La Crosse, Viterbo University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,250. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $29,013. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $92,297. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Concordia University Wisconsin ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value nursing practice schools. Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Mequon. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,470. Nursing Practice graduates carry a median of $28,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Concordia University Wisconsin generally make around $87,324. That is a strong return on a $28,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Bellin College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value nursing practice schools. Set in the suburb of Green Bay, Bellin College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $30,658. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $27,000. Nursing Practice graduates of Bellin College earn a median of $86,597 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Bellin College admits about 97% of applicants.
Marquette University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value nursing practice schools. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $51,170. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete the nursing practice program here. Nursing Practice graduates of Marquette University earn a median of $86,752 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,000 median debt. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked 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 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).
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