RN Programs in Wisconsin

Did you know that you can start a well-paying career in Wisconsin after just two to three years of training? While this may sound too good to be true, it's real! A career as a Registered Nurse (RN) only requires an associate degree, and the average salary for RNs in Wisconsin is around $81,000 per year. Plus, there's an ever-increasing need for RNs across the state.

Requirements to Become an RN in Wisconsin

As mentioned above, you must earn an associate degree in nursing (ADN) to become an RN in Wisconsin. ADN programs offer the fastest path to RN licensure, but a bachelor's degree can increase your job opportunities. Once you complete your chosen program, you'll be eligible to apply for an RN license by passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Accredited RN Programs in Wisconsin

Wisconsin offers many excellent training facilities for aspiring RNs. Some of the best schools include:

1. Alverno College

   3400 S 43rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53234

   (414) 382-6381

2. Bellin College

   3201 Eaton Rd, Green Bay, WI 54311

   (920) 433-6699

3. Blackhawk Technical College

   6004 S County Rd G, Janesville, WI 53546

   (608) 757-7710

4. Bryant and Stratton College

   10950 W Potter Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226

   (414) 302-7000

5. Cardinal Stritch University

   6801 N Yates Rd, Fox Point, WI 53217

   (414) 410-4000

6. Carroll University

   100 N East Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186

   (262) 524-7373

7. Carthage College of Nursing

   2001 Alford Park Dr, Kenosha, WI 53140

   (262) 551-8500

8. Chippewa Valley Technical College

   2320 Alpine Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54703

   (715) 833-6200

9. Concordia University Wisconsin

   12800 N Lake Shore Dr, Mequon, WI 53097

   (262) 243-5700

10. Edgewood College

    1000 Edgewood College Dr, Madison, WI 53711

    (800) 444-4861

11. Fox Valley Technical College

    1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914

    (920) 735-5645

12. Gateway Tech College

    Gateway Technical College, Kenosha, WI 53144

    (800) 247-7122

13. George Williams College of Aurora

    350 Constance Blvd, Williams Bay, WI 53191

    (262) 245-5531

14. Lakeshore Technical College

    1290 North Ave, Cleveland, WI 53015

    (920) 693-1000

15. Madison Area Tech College

    1701 Wright St, Madison, WI 53704

    (608) 246-6100

16. Maranatha Baptist University

    745 W Main St, Watertown, WI 53094

    (800) 622-2947

17. Marian University

    45 S National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI 54935

    (800) 262-7426

18. Marquette University

    1250 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233

    (414) 288-3800

19. Mid-State Technical College

    2600 W 5th St, Marshfield, WI 54449

    (888) 575-6782

20. Milwaukee Area Technical College

    700 W State St, Milwaukee, WI 53233

    (414) 297-6282

21. Milwaukee School of Engineering

    N Market St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

    (414) 277-7300

22. Moraine Park Technical College

    235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI 54935

    (800) 472-4554

23. Nicolet College

    5364 College Dr, Rhinelander, WI 54501

    (715) 365-4410

24. Northcentral Technical College

    1000 W Campus Dr, Wausau, WI 54401

    (715) 675-3331

25. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

    2740 W Mason St, Green Bay, WI 54307

    (920) 498-5444

26. Rasmussen - Green Bay

    904 S Taylor St Suite 100, Green Bay, WI 54303

    (920) 593-8400

27. Rasmussen - Wausau

    1101 Westwood Dr, Wausau, WI 54401

    (715) 841-8000

28. Southwest Tech

    1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI 53809

    (608) 822-3262

29. University of Wisconsin - Madison

    701 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53706

    (608) 263-5200

30. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

    1921 E Hartford Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211

    (608) 263-5200

31. University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

    800 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901

    (920) 424-1234

32. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

    105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701

    (715) 836-5287

33. Viterbo University

    900 Viterbo Dr, La Crosse, WI 54601

    (888) 526-2626

34. Waukesha County Technical College

    2nd Floor, Pewaukee, WI 53072

    (262) 691-5400

35. Western Technical College

    400 7th St N, La Crosse, WI 54601

    (608) 785-9200

36. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

    505 Pine Ridge Dr, Shell Lake, WI 54871

    (715) 394-6677

37. Wisconsin Lutheran College

    8800 W Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226

    (414) 443-8800

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Wisconsin

Wisconsin RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 3.9% job growth rate from 2020 to 2030. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Wisconsin earn an average annual salary of $81,000 per year, equivalent to $38.94 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Wisconsin, and their average wage and salary, by area.

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services is the primary resource for RNs in Wisconsin for all nursing-related questions and concerns.