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2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Wisconsin

15 Colleges
$68,745 Avg Salary
$28,276 Avg Student Debt

Nursing is the most popular major in Wisconsin with 5,410 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Wisconsin ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 15 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Nursing Colleges.

Our analysis found University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue an online degree in Wisconsin. Located in the city of Oshkosh, UW Oshkosh is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, nursing graduates from UW Oshkosh take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $177, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent online programs at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Wisconsin. UWM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Milwaukee.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from UWM carry an average student debtload of $27,902. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $182.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Wisconsin list. UW - Madison is a very large public school located in the large city of Madison.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UW - Madison take out is $24,104.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Wisconsin list. UW - Eau Claire is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire.

Nursing majors at UW - Eau Claire take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Out of the 15 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Green Bay, UW - Green Bay is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from UW - Green Bay carry an average student debtload of $28,255.

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With a ranking of #6, Concordia University, Wisconsin did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. Concordia University, Wisconsin is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Mequon.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at Concordia University, Wisconsin accumulate an average of around $28,063 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $401, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Herzing University - Madison came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in the city of Madison, Herzing University - Madison is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Nursing majors at Herzing University - Madison take out an average of $39,727 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $156, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs. UWM Flexible Option is a small public school located in the city of Milwaukee.

On average, nursing graduates from UWM Flexible Option take out $27,902 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $182.

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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the distant town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at UW - Stevens Point accumulate an average of around $17,861 in student debt.

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#10

Lakeland University

Plymouth, WI

Lakeland University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in the rural area of Plymouth, Lakeland is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 7,345
Ohio 13,973
Illinois 21,938
Indiana 7,922

More Nursing Rankings in Wisconsin

One of 30 majors within the area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

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