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2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin

17 Schools Ranked
$5,029 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$20,503 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for nursing students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Nursing Degree Search has created its Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Wisconsin to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin

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#1

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
$4,600 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,947 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Madison Area Technical College to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a associate degree in Wisconsin.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,600 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Madison College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,769. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,947 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Madison College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Rasmussen University - Wisconsin

Green Bay, Wisconsin
$12,860 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,566 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 17 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Rasmussen University - Wisconsin landed the # 2 spot on the list.

If you want to attend Rasmussen University - Wisconsin, expect to pay an average of $12,860 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $27,566 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Rasmussen University - Wisconsin. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#3

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,208 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chippewa Valley Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin list.

Students from Wisconsin who attend CVTC full time pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,683. Associate Degree recipients from CVTC accumulate an average of $20,208 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at CVTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.

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$4,571 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,718 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,571 in tuition and fees if they attend Southwest Tech full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,683. On average, associate degree students take out $14,718 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southwest Tech. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
$4,688 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,525 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 17 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Gateway Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,688 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Gateway Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,803. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,525 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Gateway Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Western Technical College

La Crosse, Wisconsin
$4,572 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,870 Avg Student Debt

Western Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,572 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Western Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,687. Associate Degree recipients from Western Technical College accumulate an average of $18,870 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Western Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$4,734 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,312 Avg Student Debt

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin list.

Students from Wisconsin who attend NWTC full time pay an average of $4,734 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,849. On average, associate degree students take out $19,312 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NWTC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
$4,746 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,318 Avg Student Debt

Fox Valley Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,746 in tuition and fees if they attend FVTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,861. On average, associate degree students take out $15,318 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at FVTC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Blackhawk Technical College

Janesville, Wisconsin
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,392 Avg Student Debt

Blackhawk Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs.

Students from Wisconsin who attend BTC full time pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,683. On average, associate degree students take out $16,392 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at BTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,836 Avg Student Debt

Moraine Park Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Moraine Park Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,683. Associate Degree recipients from Moraine Park Technical College accumulate an average of $16,836 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Moraine Park Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 12% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
$3,723 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,435 Avg Student Debt

Northcentral Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs.

Students from Wisconsin who attend North Central Technical College full time pay an average of $3,723 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,415. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,435 in student loans.

Online courses are available at North Central Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Shell Lake, Wisconsin
$4,900 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,285 Avg Student Debt

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WITC is $4,900. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,960. Associate Degree recipients from WITC accumulate an average of $14,285 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that WITC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, Wisconsin
$4,488 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,402 Avg Student Debt

Waukesha County Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list.

Students from Wisconsin who attend WCTC full time pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,603. Associate Degree recipients from WCTC accumulate an average of $20,402 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at WCTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 17% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Waukesha County Technical College Report

#14

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$4,793 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,921 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Milwaukee Area Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree.

In-state students pay an average of $4,793 in tuition and fees if they attend MATC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,908. On average, associate degree students take out $21,921 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MATC. In 2019-2020 about 84% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#15

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
$4,418 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,908 Avg Student Debt

Mid-State Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mid-State is $4,418. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,351. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,908 in student loans.

Mid-State does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Lakeshore Technical College

Cleveland, Wisconsin
$4,122 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,752 Avg Student Debt

Lakeshore Technical College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs.

Students from Wisconsin who attend LTC full time pay an average of $4,122 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,056. On average, associate degree students take out $12,752 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that LTC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#17

Nicolet Area Technical College

Rhinelander, Wisconsin
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,239 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Nicolet Area Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Nicolet Area Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,852. Associate Degree recipients from Nicolet Area Technical College accumulate an average of $13,239 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Nicolet Area Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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