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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)

Marquette University

Private nonprofitUniversityMilwaukee, WI

Marquette University is a private nonprofit university in Milwaukee, WI. It reported 442 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-CNM, Post-Master's-Leadership, DNP, PhD

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

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Mid-State Technical College campus

Mid-State Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeWisconsin Rapids, WI

Mid-State Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. It reported 67 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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Milwaukee Area Technical College campus

Milwaukee Area Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMilwaukee, WI

Milwaukee Area Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Milwaukee, WI. It reported 199 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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Milwaukee School of Engineering campus

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeMilwaukee, WI

Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private nonprofit four-year college in Milwaukee, WI. It reported 96 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Moraine Park Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeFond Du Lac, WI

Moraine Park Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Fond Du Lac, WI. It reported 106 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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Mount Mary University campus

Mount Mary University

Private nonprofitUniversityMilwaukee, WI

Mount Mary University is a private nonprofit university in Milwaukee, WI. It reported 22 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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Nicolet Area Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeRhinelander, WI

Nicolet Area Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Rhinelander, WI. It reported 27 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Northcentral Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeWausau, WI

Northcentral Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Wausau, WI. It reported 68 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN (candidate)

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGreen Bay, WI

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Green Bay, WI. It reported 340 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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Northwood Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeRice Lake, WI

Northwood Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Rice Lake, WI. It reported 61 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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Ottawa University-Milwaukee

Private nonprofitUniversityBrookfield, WI

Ottawa University-Milwaukee is a private nonprofit university in Brookfield, WI. It reported 2 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Rasmussen University-Wisconsin

Private for-profitUniversityGreen Bay, WI

Rasmussen University-Wisconsin is a private for-profit university in Green Bay, WI. It reported 54 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College campus

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeFennimore, WI

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Fennimore, WI. It reported 41 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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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

PublicUniversityEau Claire, WI

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a public university in Eau Claire, WI. It reported 142 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, DNP

CCNE: MSN, BSN, DNP

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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

PublicUniversityGreen Bay, WI

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a public university in Green Bay, WI. It reported 115 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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University of Wisconsin-Madison campus

University of Wisconsin-Madison

PublicUniversityMadison, WI

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public university in Madison, WI. It reported 251 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

PublicUniversityMilwaukee, WI

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public university in Milwaukee, WI. It reported 324 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex

PublicUniversityMilwaukee, WI

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex is a public university in Milwaukee, WI. It reported 38 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh campus

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

PublicUniversityOshkosh, WI

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is a public university in Oshkosh, WI. It reported 339 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

PublicUniversityStevens Point, WI

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a public university in Stevens Point, WI. It reported 20 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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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.