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2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in Wisconsin

45 Colleges
$68,357 Avg Salary
$27,253 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Nursing 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 Most Popular Nursing Schools in Wisconsin ranking. This report analyzed 45 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones were the most popular programs for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Nursing Colleges.

#1

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI

Our analysis found Marquette University to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a degree in Wisconsin. Marquette is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Marquette carry an average student debt load of $51,997. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $529.

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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 #2 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in Wisconsin list. Herzing University - Madison is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Madison.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Herzing University - Madison carry an average student debt load of $29,256. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $175, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Nursing at Herzing University - Madison Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in Wisconsin list. UW Oshkosh is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Oshkosh.

Nursing majors at UW Oshkosh take out an average of $41,222 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $172.

Full Nursing at University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Report

The excellent programs at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Wisconsin. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, nursing graduates from UWM take out $40,146 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $218.

Full Nursing at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Report

Out of the 45 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public college with a very large student population.

Nursing majors at UW - Madison take out an average of $37,881 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $325.

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#6

Viterbo University

La Crosse, WI

Viterbo University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. Located in the small city of La Crosse, Viterbo is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Viterbo carry an average student debt load of $43,307. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $332, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Nursing at Viterbo University Report

Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for nursing students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Wauwatosa, Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Nursing majors at Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa take out an average of $26,495 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $138.

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at NWTC take out is $12,113.

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With a ranking of #9, Herzing University - Kenosha did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students. Herzing University - Kenosha is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Kenosha.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Herzing University - Kenosha carry an average student debt load of $32,588. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $186.

Full Nursing at Herzing University - Kenosha Report

#10

Alverno College

Milwaukee, WI

Alverno College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, Alverno is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Alverno take out is $36,565. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $422, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 85,339

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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