2027 Best Value Nursing Science Schools in Wisconsin

[Nursing Science](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/nursing-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong nursing science education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for nursing science students.
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2027 Best Value Nursing Science Schools in Wisconsin
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in nursing science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Nursing Science Schools
Our analysis ranked Marian University Wisconsin the best value for a degree in nursing science in Wisconsin. Located in the city of Fond Du Lac, Marian University Wisconsin is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $35,204 in tuition and fees. Nursing Science graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Nursing Science graduates of Marian University Wisconsin earn a median of $72,102 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Marquette University one of the best values for nursing science. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,170. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete the nursing science program here. Nursing Science graduates of Marquette University earn a median of $86,752 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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