Nursing programs in Wisconsin produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $65,714 to $76,016, averaging $70,833 across the state's 17 nursing programs. This strong earnings performance demonstrates the consistent demand for healthcare professionals in Wisconsin, with program outcomes significantly higher than many other fields.
Leading the list is University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, achieving the highest program earnings at $76,016. Marquette University follows closely at $74,296, while Carthage College rounds out the top three at $74,265. These BSN programs demonstrate strong graduate outcomes that reflect Wisconsin's robust healthcare sector and the career earnings potential of nursing degrees.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Green Bay, WI | $76,016 Median Nursing Earnings | $8,742 | 87.8% | 53.1% | |
| #2 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | Milwaukee, WI | $74,296 Median Nursing Earnings | $18,364 | 87.4% | 80.1% |
| #3 | Carthage CollegePrivate | Kenosha, WI | $74,265 Median Nursing Earnings | $18,307 | 84.2% | 60.5% |
| #4 | Mequon, WI | $73,729 Median Nursing Earnings | $19,323 | 67.5% | 64.3% | |
| #5 | Madison, WI | $73,330 Median Nursing Earnings | $4,458 | 43.4% | 89.3% | |
| #6 | Edgewood CollegePrivate | Madison, WI | $72,588 Median Nursing Earnings | $20,926 | 94.5% | 67.4% |
| #7 | Milwaukee, WI | $72,289 Median Nursing Earnings | $14,869 | 60.4% | 71.5% | |
| #8 | Wisconsin Lutheran CollegePrivate | Milwaukee, WI | $72,082 Median Nursing Earnings | $14,218 | 79.0% | 62.7% |
| #9 | Milwaukee, WI | $71,297 Median Nursing Earnings | $10,860 | 88.4% | 51.2% | |
| #10 | Maranatha Baptist UniversityPrivate | Watertown, WI | $70,760 Median Nursing Earnings | $23,056 | 70.9% | 65.7% |
| #11 | Viterbo UniversityPrivate | La Crosse, WI | $70,501 Median Nursing Earnings | $15,779 | 73.3% | 65.2% |
| #12 | Alverno CollegePrivate | Milwaukee, WI | $69,945 Median Nursing Earnings | $15,889 | 93.1% | 50.5% |
| #13 | Stevens Point, WI | $68,395 Median Nursing Earnings | $7,953 | 90.1% | 56.0% | |
| #14 | Carroll UniversityPrivate | Waukesha, WI | $67,195 Median Nursing Earnings | $18,992 | 58.4% | 69.6% |
| #15 | Bellin CollegePrivate | Green Bay, WI | $66,970 Median Nursing Earnings | $18,390 | 100.0% | 74.3% |
| #16 | Oshkosh, WI | $66,860 Median Nursing Earnings | $9,232 | 86.7% | 57.9% | |
| #17 | Eau Claire, WI | $66,527 Median Nursing Earnings | $9,565 | 76.1% | 67.6% | |
| #18 | Marian UniversityPrivate | Fond Du Lac, WI | $65,714 Median Nursing Earnings | $24,155 | 66.8% | 41.2% |
