Registered Nurse Programs in Wisconsin: 43 Colleges and Schools
43 Wisconsin schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 4,484 students: 24 public, 18 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
43
Schools in Wisconsin
4,484
Graduates in 2024
24
Public colleges
1
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Wisconsin · CIP 51.3801
43 schools in Wisconsin graduated 4,484 RNs in 2024, out of 2,125 schools nationally. By type: 24 public, 18 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: bachelor's (25), associate (20), master's (11), doctorate (3), certificate (2).
The largest program is Marquette University in Milwaukee with 392 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 43 Wisconsin schools
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Public · 56%
18
Private nonprofit · 42%
1
Private for-profit · 2%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Wisconsin
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marquette University | Milwaukee | 392 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | Oshkosh | 286 |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee | 279 |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison | 211 |
| 5 | Herzing University-Madison | Madison | 196 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Wisconsin by city
Sponsored programs
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43 of 43 schools listed · 26 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee · 8 schools | ||||
| Marquette University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, master's, doctorate | 392 | Website ↗ |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Public | bachelor's, master's, doctorate | 279 | Website ↗ |
| Alverno College | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, master's | 192 | Website ↗ |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Public | associate | 98 | Website ↗ |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 87 | Website ↗ |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex | Public | bachelor's | 38 | Website ↗ |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Mount Mary University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Green Bay · 4 schools | ||||
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | Public | associate | 146 | Website ↗ |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Public | bachelor's | 97 | Website ↗ |
| Bellin College | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 64 | Website ↗ |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin | Private for-profit | associate, bachelor's | 54 | Website ↗ |
| Madison · 4 schools | ||||
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Public | bachelor's, certificate, master's, doctorate | 211 | Website ↗ |
| Herzing University-Madison | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 196 | Website ↗ |
| Madison Area Technical College | Public | associate | 174 | Website ↗ |
| Edgewood College | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, certificate, master's | 156 | Website ↗ |
| Kenosha · 3 schools | ||||
| Gateway Technical College | Public | associate | 169 | Website ↗ |
| Herzing University-Kenosha | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, master's | 113 | Website ↗ |
| Carthage College | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 62 | Website ↗ |
| Eau Claire · 2 schools | ||||
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | Public | associate | 168 | Website ↗ |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Public | bachelor's, master's | 125 | Website ↗ |
| La Crosse · 2 schools | ||||
| Viterbo University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, master's | 171 | Website ↗ |
| Western Technical College | Public | associate | 129 | Website ↗ |
| Appleton · 1 school | ||||
| Fox Valley Technical College | Public | associate | 106 | Website ↗ |
| Brookfield · 1 school | ||||
| Herzing University-Brookfield | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, master's | 58 | Website ↗ |
| Cleveland · 1 school | ||||
| Lakeshore Technical College | Public | associate | 35 | Website ↗ |
| Fennimore · 1 school | ||||
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Public | associate | 41 | Website ↗ |
| Fond du Lac · 1 school | ||||
| Moraine Park Technical College | Public | associate | 106 | Website ↗ |
| Fond Du Lac · 1 school | ||||
| Marian University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 33 | Website ↗ |
| Hayward · 1 school | ||||
| Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University | Public | associate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| Janesville · 1 school | ||||
| Blackhawk Technical College | Public | associate | 52 | Website ↗ |
| Mequon · 1 school | ||||
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 69 | Website ↗ |
| Oshkosh · 1 school | ||||
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | Public | bachelor's, master's | 286 | Website ↗ |
| Pewaukee · 1 school | ||||
| Waukesha County Technical College | Public | associate | 54 | Website ↗ |
| Plymouth · 1 school | ||||
| Lakeland University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 9 | Website ↗ |
| Rhinelander · 1 school | ||||
| Nicolet Area Technical College | Public | associate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Rice Lake · 1 school | ||||
| Northwood Technical College | Public | associate | 61 | Website ↗ |
| Stevens Point · 1 school | ||||
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Public | bachelor's | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Watertown · 1 school | ||||
| Maranatha Baptist University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Waukesha · 1 school | ||||
| Carroll University | Private nonprofit | associate, bachelor's, master's | 130 | Website ↗ |
| Wausau · 1 school | ||||
| Northcentral Technical College | Public | associate | 68 | Website ↗ |
| Wauwatosa · 1 school | ||||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa | Private nonprofit | associate | 102 | Website ↗ |
| Wisconsin Rapids · 1 school | ||||
| Mid-State Technical College | Public | associate | 67 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 43 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 43 | 4,484 | this page |
| Illinois | 81 | 16,331 | Programs in Illinois → |
| Michigan | 59 | 5,877 | Programs in Michigan → |
| Minnesota | 49 | 16,327 | Programs in Minnesota → |
| Iowa | 35 | 2,443 | Programs in Iowa → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about RN programs in Wisconsin
- How many RN programs are in Wisconsin?
- 43 colleges and schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 4,484 students.
- Which Wisconsin program is the largest?
- Marquette University in Milwaukee, with 392 graduates in 2024, followed by University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in Oshkosh (286).
- Are Wisconsin programs mostly public?
- Yes: 24 public, 18 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit of the 43 schools.
- What does an RN earn in Wisconsin?
- Typical RN pay in Wisconsin is $95,530 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $97,550 nationally.