Top ADN Programs in Wisconsin
Associate degree programs (ADN, ASN, AAS in Nursing) that prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN.
20 schools in Wisconsin reported ADN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified ADN program profile. ADN / ASN Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (20)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville, WI | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa | Wauwatosa, WI | Private nonprofit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | CCNE |
| Carroll University | Waukesha, WI | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire, WI | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton, WI | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Gateway Technical College | Kenosha, WI | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University | Hayward, WI | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Lakeshore Technical College | Cleveland, WI | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Madison Area Technical College | Madison, WI | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Mid-State Technical College | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Moraine Park Technical College | Fond Du Lac, WI | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| 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 |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin | Green Bay, WI | Private for-profit | ADN, BSN | — |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Fennimore, WI | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee, WI | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Western Technical College | La Crosse, WI | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |