2026 Best Healthcare Schools in Wisconsin
Looking for the best Healthcare degree programs in Wisconsin? This list ranks 87 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Healthcare Degree Search reviewed 77 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Healthcare Degree Schools in Wisconsin
Here are the top-ranked schools:
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse tops our 2026 ranking of the best Healthcare degree schools in Wisconsin. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a public school based in La Crosse, WI. About 71% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,070, compared with $19,517 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,551 in student loans. See the full University Of Wisconsin La Crosse profile
Request InformationA rank of #2 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the top choices in Wisconsin. Located in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison
Request InformationMadison Area Technical College came in at #3 on this year's Healthcare ranking in Wisconsin. Located in Madison, WI, Madison Area Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,977, while out-of-state students pay about $7,141. Graduates carry a median of $16,812 in student loans. Read the full report on Madison Area Technical College
Request InformationUniversity Of Wisconsin River Falls came in at #4 on this year's Healthcare ranking in Wisconsin. Located in River Falls, WI, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin River Falls posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. Students from in state pay about $9,008 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,470. University Of Wisconsin River Falls Healthcare students take on a median of $24,245 in debt. More on University Of Wisconsin River Falls
Request InformationMarquette University came in at #5 on this year's Healthcare ranking in Wisconsin. Located in Milwaukee, WI, Marquette University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $51,170 in tuition and fees. The median Healthcare program debt is $24,122. See the full Marquette University profile
Request InformationUniversity Of Wisconsin Eau Claire placed #6 among Healthcare schools in Wisconsin. Set in Eau Claire, WI, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire graduates 65% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,642, with out-of-state students paying around $19,228. The median Healthcare program debt is $22,574. More on University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Request InformationMoraine Park Technical College placed #7 among Healthcare schools in Wisconsin. Set in Fond du Lac, WI, Moraine Park Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,819, while out-of-state students pay about $7,084. The median Healthcare program debt is $11,471. More on Moraine Park Technical College
Request InformationCarroll University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Waukesha, WI, Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $38,890. Typical Healthcare student debt is $26,904. Get the full Carroll University report
Request InformationFox Valley Technical College landed the #9 spot in Wisconsin this year. Fox Valley Technical College is a public school based in Appleton, WI. Students from in state pay about $5,040 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,283. Graduates carry a median of $13,319 in student loans. Read more about Fox Valley Technical College
Request InformationUniversity Of Wisconsin Green Bay ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Green Bay, WI, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay graduates 53% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,700, while out-of-state students pay about $17,288. The median Healthcare program debt is $24,477. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Green Bay report
Request InformationMount Mary College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Located in Milwaukee, WI, Mount Mary College is a private not-for-profit institution. Mount Mary College graduates 43% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,420. Typical Healthcare student debt is $26,372. Get the full Mount Mary College report
Request InformationUniversity Of Wisconsin Oshkosh ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Oshkosh, WI, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,532, compared with $16,446 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,619 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Request InformationChippewa Valley Technical College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This public school is set in Eau Claire, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,844, while out-of-state students pay about $7,087. Students borrow a median of $14,234 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Chippewa Valley Technical College profile
Request InformationUniversity Of Wisconsin Stout landed the #14 spot in Wisconsin this year. Located in Menomonie, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Students from in state pay about $10,701 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,265. University Of Wisconsin Stout Healthcare students take on a median of $25,821 in debt. More on University Of Wisconsin Stout
Request InformationViterbo University placed #15 among Healthcare schools in Wisconsin. This private not-for-profit school is set in La Crosse, WI. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $34,250. The median Healthcare program debt is $29,107. More on Viterbo University
Request InformationBlackhawk Technical College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Based in Janesville, WI, Blackhawk Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,747, compared with $6,803 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $13,715 in student loans. Get the full Blackhawk Technical College report
Request InformationHerzing University Madison came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Set in Madison, WI, Herzing University Madison is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 22%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,450. Herzing University Madison Healthcare students take on a median of $30,328 in debt. Read the full report on Herzing University Madison
Request InformationRasmussen College Wisconsin came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Rasmussen College Wisconsin is a private for-profit school based in Green Bay, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,345. Graduates carry a median of $28,798 in student loans. Read more about Rasmussen College Wisconsin
Request InformationConcordia University Wisconsin did well this year, earning the #19 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Mequon, WI. Concordia University Wisconsin graduates 69% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,470. Concordia University Wisconsin Healthcare students take on a median of $27,172 in debt. Read more about Concordia University Wisconsin
Request InformationEdgewood College placed #20 among Healthcare schools in Wisconsin. Edgewood College is a private not-for-profit school based in Madison, WI. About 60% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $35,860. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Edgewood College
Request InformationGateway Technical College landed the #21 spot in Wisconsin this year. Based in Kenosha, WI, Gateway Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,956 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,199 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $14,829. Read more about Gateway Technical College
Request InformationNortheast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Green Bay, WI, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,960, with out-of-state students paying around $7,203. Students borrow a median of $14,997 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Request InformationSouthwest Wisconsin Technical College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Fennimore, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,904, while out-of-state students pay about $7,147. The median Healthcare program debt is $12,112. Get the full Southwest Wisconsin Technical College report
Request InformationUniversity Of Wisconsin Milwaukee did well this year, earning the #24 position. Located in Milwaukee, WI, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee posts a six-year graduation rate of 53%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Healthcare students take on a median of $26,657 in debt. More on University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Request InformationNorthcentral Technical College landed the #25 spot in Wisconsin this year. This public school is set in Wausau, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,889, while out-of-state students pay about $7,132. Students borrow a median of $11,709 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Northcentral Technical College
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Marian University Wisconsin landed the #26 spot in Wisconsin this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fond Du Lac, WI. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $35,204 in tuition and fees. The median Healthcare program debt is $27,242. More on Marian University Wisconsin
Request InformationUniversity Of Wisconsin Stevens Point ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Stevens Point, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. Students from in state pay about $9,228 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,248. Graduates carry a median of $24,161 in student loans. See the full University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point profile
Request InformationWestern Technical College La Cross ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in La Crosse, WI, Western Technical College La Cross is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,820, compared with $7,078 for out-of-state students. Typical Healthcare student debt is $13,669. Get the full Western Technical College La Cross report
Request InformationWaukesha County Technical College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This public school is set in Pewaukee, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,803, with out-of-state students paying around $7,046. The median Healthcare program debt is $16,595. Read more about Waukesha County Technical College
Request InformationAlverno College landed the #30 spot in Wisconsin this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Milwaukee, WI. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,086. Students borrow a median of $34,425 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Alverno College
Request InformationMid State Technical College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This public school is set in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,002, while out-of-state students pay about $7,171. Typical Healthcare student debt is $11,626. See the full Mid State Technical College profile
Request InformationWisconsin Indianhead Technical College placed #32 among Healthcare schools in Wisconsin. Set in Rice Lake, WI, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,926, while out-of-state students pay about $7,169. Graduates carry a median of $11,384 in student loans. Read the full report on Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Request InformationMilwaukee Area Technical College landed the #33 spot in Wisconsin this year. Located in Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,184, compared with $7,427 for out-of-state students. Milwaukee Area Technical College Healthcare students take on a median of $18,296 in debt. Read more about Milwaukee Area Technical College
Request InformationLakeshore Technical College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Cleveland, WI, Lakeshore Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,844, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Typical Healthcare student debt is $11,582. See the full Lakeshore Technical College profile
Request InformationUniversity Of Wisconsin Parkside ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Kenosha, WI, University Of Wisconsin Parkside is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Parkside posts a six-year graduation rate of 40%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,270, compared with $17,429 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $24,485. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Parkside
Request InformationNicolet Area Technical College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Rhinelander, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,793, with out-of-state students paying around $7,066. Graduates carry a median of $11,400 in student loans. See the full Nicolet Area Technical College profile
Request InformationThe Salon Professional Academy Appleton ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. More on The Salon Professional Academy Appleton
Request InformationHouse Of Heavilin Beauty College Academy Of Beauty Professionals Green Bay did well this year, earning the #38 position. Get the full House Of Heavilin Beauty College Academy Of Beauty Professionals Green Bay report
Request InformationMaranatha Baptist Bible College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. More on Maranatha Baptist Bible College
Request InformationState College Of Beauty Culture Inc came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Get the full State College Of Beauty Culture Inc report
Request InformationThe Institute Of Beauty And Wellness ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Get the full The Institute Of Beauty And Wellness report
Request InformationTricoci University Of Beauty Culture Janesville landed the #42 spot in Wisconsin this year. Get the full Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture Janesville report
Request InformationHouse Of Heavilin Beauty College Academy Of Beauty Professionals Madison did well this year, earning the #43 position. More on House Of Heavilin Beauty College Academy Of Beauty Professionals Madison
Request InformationHerzing University Kenosha landed the #44 spot in Wisconsin this year. Read the full report on Herzing University Kenosha
Request InformationThe Salon Professional Academy Onalaska ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Read more about The Salon Professional Academy Onalaska
Request InformationNorthland College did well this year, earning the #46 position. See the full Northland College profile
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Ripon College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Get the full Ripon College report
Request InformationEmpire Beauty School Green Bay placed #48 among Healthcare schools in Wisconsin. Read the full report on Empire Beauty School Green Bay
Request InformationFirst Class Cosmetology School came in at #49 in this year's ranking. More on First Class Cosmetology School
Request InformationUniversity Of Wisconsin Superior landed the #50 spot in Wisconsin this year. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Superior
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 77 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 87 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).