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.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (44)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-CNM, Post-Master's-Leadership, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Mid-State Technical College | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's-PMHNP | CCNE |
| Moraine Park Technical College | Fond Du Lac, WI | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Mount Mary University | Milwaukee, WI | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Nicolet Area Technical College | Rhinelander, WI | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Northcentral Technical College | Wausau, WI | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | Green Bay, WI | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Northwood Technical College | Rice Lake, WI | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Ottawa University-Milwaukee | Brookfield, WI | Private nonprofit | BSN | — |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin | Green Bay, WI | Private for-profit | ADN, BSN | — |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Fennimore, WI | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Eau Claire, WI | Public | BSN, DNP | CCNE |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Green Bay, WI | Public | BSN, MSN-Leadership | CCNE |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI | Public | BSN, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex | Milwaukee, WI | Public | BSN | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | Oshkosh, WI | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Stevens Point, WI | Public | BSN | CCNE |
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.