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Best Nursing Schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2026)

Milwaukee has 28 nursing programs across 7 program types. 14 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 96%. Below are programs ranked by NCLEX performance and tuition.

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Top Nursing Programs in Milwaukee by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Mount Mary University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Milwaukee, WI•$34,390
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Milwaukee

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,017 in / $7,210 out
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$5,017 in / $7,210 out
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$6,750
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$10,020 in / $22,020 out
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
RN to BSN • RN_TO_BSN
$10,020 in / $22,020 out
Alverno College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$10,726
Alverno College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$10,726
Alverno College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$10,726

Programs in Milwaukee by Type

Browse the full state-wide rankings for each program type.

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