2025 Best Registered Nursing Schools in Wisconsin
38
Colleges in Wisconsin
4,737
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
registered nursing, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #3 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 38 schools in Wisconsin to determine which ones were the best for registered nursing students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 4,737 degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School
Your choice of registered nursing school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for registered nursing schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Registered Nursing Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Registered 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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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Best Schools for Registered Nursing in Wisconsin
The schools below may not offer all types of registered nursing degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Wisconsin Schools in Registered Nursing
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WI
454
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Marquette University is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in registered nursing. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #114 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Marquette is a great university overall.
There were about 454 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Marquette in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Marquette University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In WI
249
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
University of Wisconsin - Madison is a great choice for students interested in a degree in registered nursing. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.
There were approximately 249 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelors
Degree Type
BS in Nursing - RN to BSN
Program Name
With the affordable and transfer-friendly online RN to BSN program at Southern New Hampshire University, you can build upon your prior educational journey and enhance your professional experience in a program designed to fit around your schedule.
More information about a degree in BS in Nursing - RN to BSN from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
14th
Most Popular In WI
131
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in registered nursing has to take a look at Herzing University - Madison. Located in the city of Madison, Herzing University - Madison is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #102 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Herzing University - Madison is a great university overall.
There were approximately 131 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Herzing University - Madison in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Herzing University - Madison
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
18th
Most Popular In WI
168
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Gateway Technical College if you wish to pursue a degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #160 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Gateway Technical College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 168 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Technical College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Gateway Technical College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In WI
165
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #223 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Madison College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 165 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Madison College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Madison Area Technical College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In WI
181
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #338 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means CVTC is a great college overall.
There were roughly 181 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at CVTC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
25th
Most Popular In WI
100
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #292 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Western Technical College is a great college overall.
There were about 100 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Western Technical College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Western Technical College
Bachelors
Degree Type
BS in Nursing - RN to BSN - Accelerated RN to MSN
Program Name
At Southern New Hampshire University, we understand the demands placed on today's nursing professionals. When it comes to your education, consider saving money and time by electing the RN to MSN pathway. Eligible students will complete graduate courses within their undergraduate program. This pathway allows you to gain a BSN along the way and ultimately shorten your time within the MSN Nursing Education or Population Healthcare tracks.
More information about a degree in BS in Nursing - RN to BSN - Accelerated RN to MSN from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
21st
Most Popular In WI
82
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University, Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 18th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.
There were roughly 82 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University, Wisconsin in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Concordia University, Wisconsin
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
15th
Most Popular In WI
110
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
MATC is a large public college located in the large city of Milwaukee. This college ranks 14th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.
There were approximately 110 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at MATC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Milwaukee Area Technical College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
16th
Most Popular In WI
151
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Madison, Edgewood is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 25th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.
There were roughly 151 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Edgewood in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Edgewood College
