2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Nursing Degree Search has created its Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in Wisconsin to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for nursing students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
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Our analysis found University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex to be the best value school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Wisconsin. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, UWM Flexible Option is a public school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UWM Flexible Option are $6,750 per year. Nursing majors at UWM Flexible Option take out an average of $29,922 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $182, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
UWM Flexible Option also made our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list, coming in at #3.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh is a great value for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW Oshkosh is a large public school located in the small city of Oshkosh.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW Oshkosh are $7,733 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from UW Oshkosh carry an average student debtload of $26,175. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $177.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UW Oshkosh is ranked #5 for overall quality for nursing in Wisconsin.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Green Bay. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. UW - Green Bay is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Green Bay.
UW - Green Bay undergraduate students pay an average of $7,873 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from UW - Green Bay carry an average student debtload of $29,014.
Out of the 27 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Eau Claire, UW - Eau Claire is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW - Eau Claire are $8,874 a year. On average, nursing graduates from UW - Eau Claire take out $24,728 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UW - Eau Claire is ranked #4 for overall quality for nursing in Wisconsin.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Madison is a great value for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public school with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Madison are $10,720 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from UW - Madison carry an average student debtload of $23,855.
UW - Madison did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. UW - Stevens Point is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Stevens Point.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW - Stevens Point are $8,331 a year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UW - Stevens Point take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,130.
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public college with a very large student population.
UWM undergraduate students pay an average of $9,610 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from UWM carry an average student debtload of $29,922. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $182, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Ottawa University - Milwaukee landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the suburb of Brookfield, Ottawa University - Milwaukee is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Ottawa University - Milwaukee undergraduate students pay an average of $12,616 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Ottawa University - Milwaukee take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,652.
Ottawa University - Milwaukee not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list.
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Herzing University - Brookfield did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the suburb of Brookfield, Herzing University - Brookfield is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Herzing University - Brookfield are $14,200 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Herzing University - Brookfield accumulate an average of around $42,677 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $204.
Herzing University - Kenosha did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Herzing University - Kenosha is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Kenosha.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Herzing University - Kenosha are $14,200 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Herzing University - Kenosha accumulate an average of around $42,677 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $204.
Best Value Nursing Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Value Nursing Colleges 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 |
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Majors Related to Nursing
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- 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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