2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor'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.
There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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, Nursing Degree Search has created the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 27 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for nursing students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Wisconsin - Madison to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Wisconsin. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from UW - Madison carry an average student debtload of $20,826. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $325.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree 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 fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Ottawa University - Milwaukee take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,101.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, UWM Flexible Option is a public college with a small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from UWM Flexible Option take out $21,965 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $218.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the city of Eau Claire, UW - Eau Claire is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from UW - Eau Claire carry an average student debtload of $18,446.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW Oshkosh is a fairly large public school located in the city of Oshkosh.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UW Oshkosh take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,389. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $172.
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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree 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 $16,612 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Marquette University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Marquette is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Milwaukee.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $529.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UWM take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,965. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $218.
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With a ranking of #9, Herzing University - Brookfield did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the 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 $27,801 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $186.
Milwaukee School of Engineering came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, MSOE is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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 |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 7,345 |
| Ohio | 13,973 |
| Illinois | 21,938 |
| Indiana | 7,922 |
Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 262,974 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,647 |
| Nursing Practice | 8,862 |
| Nursing Administration | 8,663 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 4,717 |
| Nursing Science | 4,701 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,895 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,075 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 2,011 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,768 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 747 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 622 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 567 |
| School Nursing | 539 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 502 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 340 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 269 |
| Women’s Health Nurse/Nursing | 262 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 192 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 87 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 26 |
| Forensic Nursing | 23 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 13 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
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