Compare 18 Nursing Science. programs in Wisconsin. Average earnings: $70,709.
The highest-earning Nursing Science program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $10K earnings gap across 18 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's Nursing Science program leads with graduates earning $76,016. At the top, outcomes cluster tightly—Marquette ($74,296) and Carthage College ($74,265) follow closely. The state average of $70,709 demonstrates consistent quality across Wisconsin nursing programs, regardless of school type.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UW-Green Bay graduates borrow $18,500 and face just a 4.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Maranatha Baptist achieves an even lower 4.0% burden with $14,143 in debt, proving that top outcomes can be highly affordable.
Highest program earnings: $76,016
Strong outcomes with 88% acceptance
4.0% payment burden | Excellent
8.7% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $76,016 | 92 | $18,500 | Excellent | $13,480 | Good | |
| #2 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $74,296 | 145 | $23,940 | Excellent | $45,500 | Challenging |
| #3 | Carthage CollegePrivate | $74,265 | 43 | $26,000 | Excellent | $42,940 | Challenging |
| #4 | $73,729 | 114 | $25,750 | Excellent | $24,831 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $73,330 | 230 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Edgewood CollegePrivate | $72,588 | 99 | $24,424 | Excellent | $20,000 | Manageable |
| #7 | $72,289 | 68 | $27,000 | Excellent | $34,081 | Challenging | |
| #8 | Wisconsin Lutheran CollegePrivate | $72,082 | 23 | $26,000 | Excellent | $28,443 | Manageable |
| #9 | $71,297 | 276 | $23,000 | Excellent | $16,149 | Good | |
| #10 | Maranatha Baptist UniversityPrivate | $70,760 | 9 | $14,143 | Excellent | $17,000 | Good |
| #11 | Viterbo UniversityPrivate | $70,501 | 192 | $25,000 | Excellent | $21,560 | Manageable |
| #12 | Alverno CollegePrivate | $69,945 | 88 | $27,000 | Excellent | $18,500 | Manageable |
| #13 | $68,395 | 18 | $21,503 | Excellent | $14,012 | Good | |
| #14 | Carroll UniversityPrivate | $67,195 | 92 | $27,000 | Good | $32,186 | Challenging |
| #15 | Bellin CollegePrivate | $66,970 | 123 | $18,000 | Excellent | $18,000 | Good |
| #16 | $66,860 | 293 | $21,500 | Excellent | $13,500 | Good | |
| #17 | $66,527 | 149 | $20,909 | Excellent | $12,452 | Good | |
| #18 | Marian UniversityPrivate | $65,714 | 66 | $25,000 | Excellent | $22,596 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
