2027 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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment for nursing practice students.
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2027 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools in Wisconsin
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the nursing practice degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Nursing Practice Schools
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh tops our 2027 list of the best value nursing practice schools in Wisconsin. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,532, compared with $16,446 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the nursing practice program here. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh generally make around $91,263. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a great value for students pursuing a degree in nursing practice, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the nursing practice program here. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee generally make around $86,743. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee admits about 91% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Bryant And Stratton College Wauwatosa one of the best values for nursing practice. Bryant And Stratton College Wauwatosa is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wauwatosa. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,469. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $37,278. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Bryant And Stratton College Wauwatosa generally make around $70,342. That is a strong return on a $37,278 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire one of the best values for nursing practice. Set in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,642, with out-of-state students paying around $19,228. Nursing Practice graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Nursing Practice graduates of University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn a median of $87,284 early in their careers. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Wisconsin Madison is a great value for students pursuing a degree in nursing practice, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the nursing practice program here. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $92,233. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Madison admits about 45% of applicants.
Viterbo University earned the #6 position for value in nursing practice this year. Located in the city of La Crosse, Viterbo University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,250. Students borrow a median of $29,013 to complete the nursing practice program here. 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.
Mount Mary College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value nursing practice schools. Mount Mary College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,420. Nursing Practice graduates carry a median of $26,372 in student loans. Nursing Practice graduates of Mount Mary College earn a median of $49,888 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 62%.
Herzing University Madison came in at #8 for value in nursing practice this year. Herzing University Madison is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Madison. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,450. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $37,747. Nursing Practice graduates of Herzing University Madison earn a median of $90,021 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $37,747 median debt. Herzing University Madison admits about 94% of applicants.
Alverno College landed the #9 spot for nursing practice value this year. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Alverno College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $34,086 in tuition and fees. Nursing Practice graduates carry a median of $34,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Alverno College generally make around $91,109. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Marquette University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value nursing practice schools. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,170. Nursing Practice graduates carry a median of $22,000 in student loans. Nursing Practice graduates of Marquette University earn a median of $86,752 early in their careers. Set against $22,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Marquette University admits about 81% of applicants.
Concordia University Wisconsin ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value nursing practice schools. Located in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,470. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $28,750. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $87,324. Set against $28,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Bellin College placed #12 among the best values for nursing practice. Located in the suburb of Green Bay, Bellin College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $30,658 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $27,000. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $86,597. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Bellin College admits about 97% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 12 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
