2023 Best Value Nursing Schools in Wisconsin
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices
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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Value Nursing Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Our analysis looked at 39 schools in Wisconsin to see which 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. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Top Value Nursing Schools in Wisconsin
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Our analysis found Madison Area Technical College to be the best value school for nursing students in Wisconsin. Madison Area Technical College is a fairly large public school located in Madison, Wisconsin that handed out 693 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Madison College are $6,769 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,738 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Madison College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,202 during the early year of their career.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Madison College is ranked #3 for overall quality in Wisconsin.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Moraine Park Technical College is a great place for nursing students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the small public school handed out 566 degrees in 2020-2021.
Moraine Park Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,683 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,592 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Moraine Park Technical College graduates make an average of $37,031 annually.
Moraine Park Technical College also took the #5 spot in our Best Nursing Schools in Wisconsin rankings.
The excellent programs at Chippewa Valley Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value nursing schools in Wisconsin. This medium-sized public school is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and it awarded 685 degrees in 2020-2021.
CVTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,683 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,333 in student loans. During the early years of their career, CVTC graduates make an average of $40,325 annually.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Blackhawk Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Wisconsin list. Janesville, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 304 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BTC are $6,683 per year. On average, students take out $14,654 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, BTC graduates make an average of $38,255 annually.
Out of the 39 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Northcentral Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Wausau, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school handed out 439 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Central Technical College are $5,415 per year. On average, students take out $13,759 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, North Central Technical College graduates make an average of $33,732 annually.
Fox Valley Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Appleton, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 631 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FVTC are $6,861 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,511 in student loans.After graduating from FVTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,943 during the early years of their career.
In addition to its great value ranking, FVTC is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Nursing Schools in Wisconsin list.
Gateway Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school handed out 678 degrees in 2020-2021.
Gateway Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,803 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $17,283 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Gateway Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,772 during the early years of their career.
Waukesha County Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. Waukesha County Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 628 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at WCTC are $6,603 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,321 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, WCTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,058 during the early year of their career.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school awarded 1,020 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at NWTC are $6,849 a year. On average, students take out $17,377 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, NWTC graduates make an average of $36,536 annually.
Western Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Wisconsin list. This small public school is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and it awarded 272 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Western Technical College are $6,687 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,427 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Western Technical College graduates make an average of $37,508 annually.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. Located in Fennimore, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 282 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Tech are $6,683 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,030 in student loans.After graduating from Southwest Tech, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,231 during the early years of their career.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. This very small public school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 57 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UWM Flexible Option are $6,750 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,221 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $224, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UWM Flexible Option graduates make an average of $48,102 annually.
UWM Flexible Option not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Nursing Schools in Wisconsin list.
Mid-State Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, the small public school handed out 274 degrees in 2020-2021.
Mid-State undergraduate students pay an average of $6,351 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $14,112 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Mid-State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,188 during the early years of their career.
Lakeshore Technical College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. LTC is a small public school situated in Cleveland, Wisconsin. It awarded 180 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at LTC are $6,056 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,435 in student loans. During the early years of their career, LTC graduates make an average of $34,201 annually.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Wisconsin ranking. WITC is a small public school situated in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. It awarded 90 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at WITC are $6,960 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,892 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, WITC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,898 during the early year of their career.
Milwaukee Area Technical College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 476 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MATC are $6,908 per year. On average, students take out $18,775 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, MATC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,516 during the early year of their career.
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Wisconsin list. UW - Green Bay is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 109 degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Green Bay are $16,091 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,204 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $101 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UW - Green Bay graduates make an average of $36,510 annually.
In addition to its great value ranking, UW - Green Bay is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Nursing Schools in Wisconsin list.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 327 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW Oshkosh are $15,306 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,848 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $161. During the early years of their career, UW Oshkosh graduates make an average of $43,232 annually.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #19 on the list. University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is a fairly large public school located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin that handed out 161 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Eau Claire are $17,149 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $21,871 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $121. Once they receive their degree, UW - Eau Claire graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,330 during the early year of their career.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UW - Eau Claire also did well on our Best Nursing Schools in Wisconsin list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Nicolet Area Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #20 on the list. Nicolet Area Technical College is a small public school located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin that handed out 132 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Nicolet Area Technical College are $6,852 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,985 in student loans.After graduating from Nicolet Area Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,521 during the early years of their career.
University of Wisconsin - Madison came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the large public school awarded 257 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW - Madison are $38,608 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,865 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $336 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UW - Madison, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,802 during the early years of their career.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UW - Madison is ranked #1 for overall quality in Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and it awarded 20 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW - Stevens Point are $17,035 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $24,229 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $208, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UW - Stevens Point, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,544 during the early years of their career.
Ottawa University - Milwaukee did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #23 on the list. Brookfield, Wisconsin is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ottawa University - Milwaukee are $12,616 per year. On average, students take out $31,813 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Ottawa University - Milwaukee, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,885 during the early years of their career.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Ottawa University - Milwaukee is ranked #2 for overall quality in Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #24 on the list. UWM is a large public school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 316 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UWM are $21,475 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,753 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $206 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UWM, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,205 during the early years of their career.
Herzing University - Madison did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 388 degrees in 2020-2021.
Herzing University - Madison undergraduate students pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $33,722 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $156, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Herzing University - Madison, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,556 during the early years of their career.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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%.
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