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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)

Viterbo University campus

Viterbo University

Private nonprofitUniversityLa Crosse, WI

Viterbo University is a private nonprofit university in La Crosse, WI. It reported 197 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP

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

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Waukesha County Technical College campus

Waukesha County Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegePewaukee, WI

Waukesha County Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Pewaukee, WI. It reported 54 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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Western Technical College campus

Western Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLa Crosse, WI

Western Technical College is a public community / two-year college in La Crosse, WI. It reported 129 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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Wisconsin Lutheran College campus

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeMilwaukee, WI

Wisconsin Lutheran College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Milwaukee, 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.