Nurse Practitioner Programs in Wisconsin: 16 Colleges and Schools
16 Wisconsin schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 496 students: 4 public, 12 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Wisconsin · CIP 51.3805
16 schools in Wisconsin graduated 496 NPs in 2024, out of 532 schools nationally. By type: 4 public, 12 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: doctorate (10), certificate (8), master's (6), bachelor's (2).
The largest program is Herzing University-Madison in Madison with 191 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 16 Wisconsin schools
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Largest programs in Wisconsin
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herzing University-Madison | Madison | 191 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | Oshkosh | 48 |
| 3 | Concordia University-Wisconsin | Mequon | 38 |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee | 37 |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison | 36 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Wisconsin by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee · 4 schools | ||||
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Public | certificate, doctorate | 37 | Website ↗ |
| Marquette University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Alverno College | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 9 | Website ↗ |
| Mount Mary University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Madison · 3 schools | ||||
| Herzing University-Madison | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 191 | Website ↗ |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Public | doctorate | 36 | Website ↗ |
| Edgewood College | Private nonprofit | certificate, master's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Brookfield · 1 school | ||||
| Herzing University-Brookfield | Private nonprofit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Eau Claire · 1 school | ||||
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Public | doctorate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Fond Du Lac · 1 school | ||||
| Marian University | Private nonprofit | master's | 19 | Website ↗ |
| Green Bay · 1 school | ||||
| Bellin College | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Kenosha · 1 school | ||||
| Herzing University-Kenosha | Private nonprofit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| La Crosse · 1 school | ||||
| Viterbo University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Mequon · 1 school | ||||
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 38 | Website ↗ |
| Oshkosh · 1 school | ||||
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | Public | doctorate | 48 | Website ↗ |
| Wauwatosa · 1 school | ||||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 30 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 16 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 16 | 496 | this page |
| Illinois | 20 | 3,654 | Programs in Illinois → |
| Michigan | 12 | 369 | Programs in Michigan → |
| Minnesota | 11 | 688 | Programs in Minnesota → |
| Iowa | 9 | 176 | Programs in Iowa → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about NP programs in Wisconsin
- How many NP programs are in Wisconsin?
- 16 colleges and schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 496 students.
- Which Wisconsin program is the largest?
- Herzing University-Madison in Madison, with 191 graduates in 2024, followed by University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in Oshkosh (48).
- Are Wisconsin programs mostly public?
- 4 public, 12 private nonprofit of the 16 schools.
- What does an NP earn in Wisconsin?
- Typical NP pay in Wisconsin is $131,980 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $132,300 nationally.