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Top Nursing Schools in Wisconsin

This page lists 44 schools in Wisconsin that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 9 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 20 associate degree (ADN), 27 bachelor's (BSN), 13 master's and 10 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 24 public, 19 private nonprofit and 1 private for-profit. 39 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Milwaukee (8), Green Bay (4), Madison (4) and Kenosha (3).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (44)

Alverno College campus

Alverno College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeMilwaukee, WI

Alverno College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Milwaukee, WI. It reported 227 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Bellin College

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionGreen Bay, WI

Bellin College is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Green Bay, WI. It reported 82 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP

CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's, BSN

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Blackhawk Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeJanesville, WI

Blackhawk Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Janesville, WI. It reported 52 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeWauwatosa, WI

Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa is a private nonprofit four-year college in Wauwatosa, WI. It reported 190 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Carroll University campus

Carroll University

Private nonprofitUniversityWaukesha, WI

Carroll University is a private nonprofit university in Waukesha, WI. It reported 130 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Carthage College campus

Carthage College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeKenosha, WI

Carthage College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Kenosha, WI. It reported 62 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Chippewa Valley Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeEau Claire, WI

Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Eau Claire, WI. It reported 352 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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Concordia University-Wisconsin campus

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Private nonprofitUniversityMequon, WI

Concordia University-Wisconsin is a private nonprofit university in Mequon, WI. It reported 118 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP, DNP-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Edgewood College campus

Edgewood College

Private nonprofitUniversityMadison, WI

Edgewood College is a private nonprofit university in Madison, WI. It reported 165 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP-Leadership

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Fox Valley Technical College campus

Fox Valley Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAppleton, WI

Fox Valley Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Appleton, WI. It reported 176 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Gateway Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeKenosha, WI

Gateway Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Kenosha, WI. It reported 333 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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Herzing University-Brookfield

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionBrookfield, WI

Herzing University-Brookfield is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Brookfield, WI. It reported 58 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSNACEN: LPN/LVN

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Herzing University-Kenosha

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionKenosha, WI

Herzing University-Kenosha is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Kenosha, WI. It reported 113 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSNACEN: LPN/LVN

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Herzing University-Madison

Private nonprofitUniversityMadison, WI

Herzing University-Madison is a private nonprofit university in Madison, WI. It reported 720 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-Leadership, Post-Master's-PMHNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master'sACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University

PublicUniversityHayward, WI

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University is a public university in Hayward, WI. It reported 5 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Lakeland University campus

Lakeland University

Private nonprofitUniversityPlymouth, WI

Lakeland University is a private nonprofit university in Plymouth, WI. It reported 9 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Lakeshore Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCleveland, WI

Lakeshore Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Cleveland, WI. It reported 49 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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Madison Area Technical College campus

Madison Area Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMadison, WI

Madison Area Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Madison, WI. It reported 207 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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Maranatha Baptist University campus

Maranatha Baptist University

Private nonprofitUniversityWatertown, WI

Maranatha Baptist University is a private nonprofit university in Watertown, WI. It reported 10 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Marian University campus

Marian University

Private nonprofitUniversityFond Du Lac, WI

Marian University is a private nonprofit university in Fond Du Lac, WI. It reported 53 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

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Before you apply in Wisconsin

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Wisconsin. See online coursework and clinical requirements.