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Best Colleges for Nursing in Wisconsin

The best colleges for a Nursing degree in Wisconsin, led by University of Wisconsin-Madison, Marquette University and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Nursing programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Nursing in Wisconsin?

Based on our rankings, University of Wisconsin-Madison is the top-ranked college for Nursing in Wisconsin. Other top choices include Marquette University, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Viterbo University.

What are the best Nursing schools?

The best Nursing schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Wisconsin-Madison, Marquette University, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Nursing?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Nursing programs is approximately $32,906 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Nursing degree?

A bachelor's degree in Nursing typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Nursing rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Nursing graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Nursing programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $63,049 per year. Below are the highest-paying Nursing programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, WI · 45.2% acceptance · SAT 1,427 · $42,103 tuition · 90% grad rate
  2. 2. Marquette University — Milwaukee, WI · 81.3% acceptance · SAT 1,310 · $51,170 tuition · 83% grad rate
  3. 3. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire — Eau Claire, WI · 82.3% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $19,228 tuition · 64% grad rate
  4. 4. Viterbo University — La Crosse, WI · 72.4% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $34,250 tuition · 68% grad rate
  5. 5. Milwaukee School of Engineering — Milwaukee, WI · 58.9% acceptance · $50,480 tuition · 67% grad rate
  6. 6. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh — Oshkosh, WI · 86.5% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $16,446 tuition · 46% grad rate
  7. 7. Marian University — Fond Du Lac, WI · 75% acceptance · $35,178 tuition · 44% grad rate
  8. 8. Concordia University-Wisconsin — Mequon, WI · 78.2% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $35,470 tuition · 68% grad rate
  9. 9. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point — Stevens Point, WI · 91.8% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $18,508 tuition · 51% grad rate
  10. 10. Carroll University — Waukesha, WI · 66.8% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $38,890 tuition · 71% grad rate
  11. 11. Edgewood College — Madison, WI · 75.7% acceptance · $35,860 tuition · 60% grad rate
  12. 12. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay — Green Bay, WI · 88.6% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $17,288 tuition · 48% grad rate

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