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Rankings: Best Wisconsin Nursing Schools 2026-2027

Explore the top 25 accredited nursing schools in Wisconsin, ranked from 46 programs using the allnurses School Score — a 100-point index built from 12 federal IPEDS & College Scorecard metrics, including NCLEX pass rates, graduation rates, net cost, and post-graduation earnings.

Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources: IPEDS / College Scorecard / Editorial Team

1

A Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #16 nationally, Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private nonprofit institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Graduates earn a median of $89,070 within ten years.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

2

A- Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #33 nationally, Marquette University is a private nonprofit institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Annual in-state tuition is $51,170.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

3
B

A- Green Bay, WI

Ranked #47 nationally, Bellin College is a private nonprofit institution in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Annual in-state tuition is $30,952.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

4

A- La Crosse, WI

Viterbo University is a private nonprofit school in La Crosse, Wisconsin offering nursing education. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

5

A- Waukesha, WI

Based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Carroll University is a private nonprofit institution. Total enrollment is about 3,138 students.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

6

A- Rhinelander, WI

With annual in-state tuition at $4,793, Nicolet Area Technical College in Rhinelander, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,384 students.

Offering ADN Program

7

A- Fennimore, WI

With annual in-state tuition at $4,904, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $43,470 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

8

A- Cleveland, WI

With annual in-state tuition at $4,844, Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 3,303 students.

Offering ADN Program

9

A- Madison, WI

Edgewood College provides nursing education from its campus in Madison, Wisconsin. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

10

A- Watertown, WI

Maranatha Baptist University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Watertown, Wisconsin with about 960 students. The school reports a 60% graduation rate.

Offering BSN Program

11

B+ Green Bay, WI

With annual in-state tuition at $4,960, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 48% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

12

B+ Milwaukee, WI

Wisconsin Lutheran College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with about 1,027 students. The school reports a 65% graduation rate.

Offering BSN Program

13

B+ Rice Lake, WI

With annual in-state tuition at $4,926, Northwood Technical College in Rice Lake, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,940 students.

Offering ADN Program

14

B+ Eau Claire, WI

With annual in-state tuition at $4,844, Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 8,330 students.

Offering ADN Program

15

B+ Appleton, WI

With annual in-state tuition at $5,040, Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 10,700 students.

Offering ADN Program

16

B+ Fond du Lac, WI

With annual in-state tuition at $4,819, Moraine Park Technical College in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $44,371 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

17

B+ Pewaukee, WI

With annual in-state tuition at $4,872, Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $46,894 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

18
G

B+ Kenosha, WI

With annual in-state tuition at $4,956, Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $40,264 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

19

B+ La Crosse, WI

With annual in-state tuition at $4,820, Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 41% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

20

B+ Janesville, WI

With annual in-state tuition at $4,267, Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $41,620 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

21

B+ Madison, WI

University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin is a public institution with a 89% graduation rate and over 51,044 students. Annual in-state tuition is $11,603.

11 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

22

B+ Kenosha, WI

Carthage College is a private nonprofit school in Kenosha, Wisconsin offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $38,750.

Offering BSN Program

23

B+ Madison, WI

With annual in-state tuition at $4,977, Madison Area Technical College in Madison, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 29% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

24

B+ Milwaukee, WI

Alverno College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with about 1,317 students. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

11 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

25

B+ Milwaukee, WI

With annual in-state tuition at $5,184, Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 20% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

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