2023 Most Popular Healthcare Master's Degree Schools in Wisconsin
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which healthcare program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Most Popular Healthcare Master's Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in Wisconsin to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Healthcare Master's Degree Schools in Wisconsin
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Our analysis found Marquette University to be the most popular school for healthcare students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Wisconsin. Marquette is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 395 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Marquette does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 58% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Madison is a great place for healthcare students working on their master’s degree. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 245 students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UW - Madison does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Herzing University - Madison. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Herzing University - Madison is a small private not-for-profit school located in Madison, Wisconsin that handed out 215 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Herzing University - Madison. Every graduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Out of the 29 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Concordia University, Wisconsin landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Mequon, Wisconsin, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 149 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
Concordia University, Wisconsin does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. This large public school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 127 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UWM does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 82% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #6, Mount Mary University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their master’s degree. Mount Mary University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 114 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Mount Mary. In 2019-2020 about 34% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. UW - La Crosse is a public institution located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 103 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UW - La Crosse. In fact, around 88% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Wisconsin - Stout did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school awarded 62 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UW - Stout. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Carroll University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Waukesha, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 64 students in 2020-2021.
Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Carroll U. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 32% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Alverno College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 55 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
Online graduate courses are available at Alverno, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 16% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. UW - Stevens Point is a public institution located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 54 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
UW - Stevens Point does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 88% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. UW - Eau Claire is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 42 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that UW - Eau Claire does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Lakeland University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Plymouth, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 40 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
Online graduate courses are available at Lakeland, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 81% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Medical College of Wisconsin landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree healthcare programs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 39 students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Medical College of Wisconsin. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 18% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Marian University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Marian is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 37 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
Marian does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Edgewood College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree healthcare programs. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 32 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Edgewood. In 2019-2020 about 58% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #17, University of Wisconsin - River Falls did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their master’s degree. River Falls, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 25 students in 2020-2021.
Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
UW - River Falls does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #18, Viterbo University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their master’s degree. Viterbo is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 19 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
Viterbo does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
Bellin College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Bellin College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 21 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Bellin College does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Wisconsin - Parkside landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree healthcare programs. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UW - Parkside does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 14 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
UW Oshkosh does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree healthcare programs. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school awarded 12 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UW - Green Bay does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #23, Milwaukee School of Engineering did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their master’s degree. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 10 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Online graduate courses are available at MSOE, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 31% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Whitewater, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
UW - Whitewater does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Midwest College of Oriental Medicine - Racine ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Racine, Wisconsin, and it awarded 9 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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