2023 Best Nursing Schools in Wisconsin
Finding the Best Nursing School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Wisconsin. In total, 5,410 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Wisconsin.
Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Nursing Schools in Wisconsin to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 43 schools in Wisconsin to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.
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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Wisconsin
The colleges and universities below are the best for nursing majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Nursing Schools
Our analysis found University of Wisconsin - Madison to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a degree in Wisconsin. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at UW - Madison accumulate an average of around $24,104 in student debt.
The excellent programs at Ottawa University - Milwaukee helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Wisconsin. Located in the suburb of Brookfield, Ottawa University - Milwaukee is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Nursing majors at Ottawa University - Milwaukee take out an average of $26,768 in student loans while working on their egree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, UWM Flexible Option is a public college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from UWM Flexible Option carry an average student debtload of $27,902. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $182, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Nursing at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex Report
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is a great place for nursing students. Located in the small city of Eau Claire, UW - Eau Claire is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UW - Eau Claire take out is $25,000.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Madison Area Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Wisconsin list. Madison College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Madison.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Madison College carry an average student debtload of $26,156.
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Wisconsin list. UW - Green Bay is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Green Bay.
Nursing majors at UW - Green Bay take out an average of $28,255 in student loans while working on their egree.
Marquette University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs. Marquette is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Marquette take out is $23,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $511, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #8, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. UW Oshkosh is a large public school located in the small city of Oshkosh.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from UW Oshkosh carry an average student debtload of $26,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $177.
Read full report on Nursing at University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Herzing University - Brookfield came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in the large suburb of Brookfield, Herzing University - Brookfield is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Herzing University - Brookfield take out $45,508 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $204.
Milwaukee School of Engineering ranked #10 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the city of Milwaukee, MSOE is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Nursing majors at MSOE take out an average of $42,107 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Nursing at Milwaukee School of Engineering
Best Nursing Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 21,938 |
| Ohio | 13,973 |
| Michigan | 7,345 |
| Indiana | 7,922 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 266,651 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,104 |
| Nursing Administration | 9,838 |
| Nursing Practice | 7,992 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,092 |
| Nursing Science | 4,600 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,287 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,021 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,936 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1,883 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 773 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 563 |
| School Nursing | 553 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 509 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 444 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 419 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 331 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 181 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 57 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 53 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 14 |
| Forensic Nursing | 14 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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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