2023 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Wisconsin
Finding the Best Nursing Master's Degree 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.
The Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 11 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for healthcare students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin
Check out the nursing master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Marquette University the best school in Wisconsin for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Marquette is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee.
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Out of the 11 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Bellin College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Green Bay, Bellin College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Out of the 11 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Milwaukee School of Engineering landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, MSOE is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Herzing University - Madison helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Wisconsin. Herzing University - Madison is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Madison.
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Out of the 11 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Edgewood College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Madison, Edgewood is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Marian University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the small city of Fond Du Lac, Marian is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Concordia University, Wisconsin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University, Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. UW Oshkosh is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Oshkosh.
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Alverno College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree nursing programs. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Alverno is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #10, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their master’s degree. UW - Green Bay is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Green Bay.
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| 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 11 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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