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.
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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Nursing Degree Search has created its Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Master's Degree Colleges.
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 large city of Milwaukee.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bellin College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the rural area of Green Bay, Bellin College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly 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 city of Milwaukee, MSOE is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Herzing University - Madison. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. 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 school with a small student population.
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Marian University 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 #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Fond Du Lac, Marian is a private not-for-profit school 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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With a ranking of #8, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their master’s degree. UW Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh.
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Alverno College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, Alverno is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay 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 #10 on the list. UW - Green Bay is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Green Bay.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 7,345 |
| Ohio | 13,973 |
| Illinois | 21,938 |
| Indiana | 7,922 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
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 Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
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