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 | Herzing University-MadisonPrivate | Madison, WI | $91,010 Median Nursing Earnings | $21,557 | 94.3% | 28.4% |
| #2 | Brookfield, WI | $91,010 Median Nursing Earnings | $19,996 | 93.1% | 41.7% | |
| #3 | Herzing University-KenoshaPrivate | Kenosha, WI | $91,010 Median Nursing Earnings | $21,600 | 92.0% | 72.2% |
| #4 | Wauwatosa, WI | $89,336 Median Nursing Earnings | $14,775 | — | 19.7% | |
| #5 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | Milwaukee, WI | $88,069 Median Nursing Earnings | $22,269 | 81.3% | 83.2% |
| #6 | Madison, WI | $85,579 Median Nursing Earnings | $4,200 | 45.2% | 89.5% | |
| #7 | Green Bay, WI | $84,588 Median Nursing Earnings | $9,144 | 88.6% | 48.2% | |
| #8 | Milwaukee, WI | $82,822 Median Nursing Earnings | $11,607 | 58.9% | 67.1% | |
| #9 | Wisconsin Lutheran CollegePrivate | Milwaukee, WI | $82,669 Median Nursing Earnings | $18,190 | 78.2% | 63.6% |
| #10 | Stevens Point, WI | $81,789 Median Nursing Earnings | $8,833 | 91.8% | 50.8% | |
| #11 | Mequon, WI | $81,505 Median Nursing Earnings | $34,991 | 78.2% | 68.3% | |
| #12 | Alverno CollegePrivate | Milwaukee, WI | $81,388 Median Nursing Earnings | $22,032 | 85.7% | 49.2% |
| #13 | Milwaukee, WI | $81,067 Median Nursing Earnings | $10,329 | 90.7% | 49.3% | |
| #14 | Edgewood CollegePrivate | Madison, WI | $79,577 Median Nursing Earnings | $22,291 | 75.7% | 60.2% |
| #15 | Marian UniversityPrivate | Fond Du Lac, WI | $79,278 Median Nursing Earnings | $17,449 | 75.0% | 44.2% |
| #16 | Eau Claire, WI | $78,912 Median Nursing Earnings | $10,270 | 82.3% | 63.8% | |
| #17 | Carroll UniversityPrivate | Waukesha, WI | $78,698 Median Nursing Earnings | $15,718 | 66.8% | 70.7% |
| #18 | Bellin CollegePrivate | Green Bay, WI | $77,754 Median Nursing Earnings | $29,994 | 97.2% | 63.0% |
| #19 | Viterbo UniversityPrivate | La Crosse, WI | $77,735 Median Nursing Earnings | $13,657 | 72.4% | 68.4% |
| #20 | Oshkosh, WI | $77,490 Median Nursing Earnings | $9,236 | 86.5% | 46.1% |
