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2027 Best Nursing Practice Schools in Wisconsin

9 Colleges in the United States
255 Nursing Practice Degrees Awarded
$87,140 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nursing Practice degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools to find the best for nursing practice students.

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Best Schools for Nursing Practice in Wisconsin

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall nursing practice education in Wisconsin.

Top Schools in Nursing Practice

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Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin Madison the best school in the country for a degree in nursing practice. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 40 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing practice program make about $92,233 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full nursing practice program report for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

A rank of #2 makes Marquette University one of the top schools for nursing practice. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Marquette University awarded about 21 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Nursing Practice graduates of Marquette University earn a median of $86,752 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the nursing practice program at Marquette University

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Students looking for a strong nursing practice program will find one at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire, which ranked #3. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire awarded about 22 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Nursing Practice graduates of University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn a median of $87,284 early in their careers. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in nursing practice from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in nursing practice, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Oshkosh, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh awarded about 41 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh generally make around $91,263. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nursing practice from University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

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Concordia University Wisconsin came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best nursing practice schools. Set in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 nursing practice degrees were awarded at Concordia University Wisconsin in the most recent year. Students who receive their nursing practice degree from Concordia University Wisconsin earn around $87,324 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nursing practice from Concordia University Wisconsin

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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee came in at #6 for nursing practice this year. Set in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public institution. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee graduates 53% of students within six years. About 38 nursing practice degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee generally make around $86,743. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full nursing practice program report for University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Viterbo University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best nursing practice schools. Viterbo University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of La Crosse. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 nursing practice degrees were awarded at Viterbo University in the most recent year. Graduates of the nursing practice program make about $92,297 in their early career. Viterbo University graduates carry a median of $29,013 in student loans. See the full nursing practice program report for Viterbo University

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Herzing University Madison landed the #8 spot for nursing practice this year. Set in the city of Madison, Herzing University Madison is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 22% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 52 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Herzing University Madison in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing practice degree from Herzing University Madison earn around $90,021 in the first couple years of their career. Herzing University Madison graduates carry a median of $37,747 in student loans. Read more about the nursing practice program at Herzing University Madison

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Bryant And Stratton College Wauwatosa earned the #9 position for nursing practice this year. Located in the suburb of Wauwatosa, Bryant And Stratton College Wauwatosa is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 17%. There were roughly 13 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Bryant And Stratton College Wauwatosa in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing practice program make about $70,342 in their early career. Bryant And Stratton College Wauwatosa graduates carry a median of $37,278 in student loans. Get the full nursing practice details for Bryant And Stratton College Wauwatosa

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 9 schools evaluated.

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