DNP & PhD Programs in Wisconsin

Where possible, we include NCLEX pass rates data for each campus. The average pass rates are calculated using the last 3 years of data. The average scores are then used in our annual RN/PN rankings. You can read more about it here. You can also view this year's rankings for Wisconsin here.

Updated: February 5, 2026
Concordia University-Wisconsin

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
94.8%
RN test takers per year
63
RN rank (2025)
#5
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Herzing University-Brookfield

Herzing University-Brookfield

Brookfield, WI
Private
4-year

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
92.0%
RN test takers per year
64
NCLEX-PN pass rate
83.7%
PN test takers (avg)
59
PN rank (2025)
#9
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Marian University

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, WI
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
94.7%
RN test takers per year
30
RN rank (2025)
#5
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Marquette University

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI
Private
4-year

Accreditations

ACME CCNE North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

DNP BSN to DNP PhD BSN to PhD

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
96.6%
RN test takers per year
189
RN rank (2025)
#3
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI
Public
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE COA North Central Association of C...

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
97.2%
RN test takers per year
278
RN rank (2025)
#3
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI
Public
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
98.4%
RN test takers per year
108
RN rank (2025)
#2
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI
Public
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

DNP BSN to DNP PhD BSN to PhD

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
98.2%
RN test takers per year
204
RN rank (2025)
#2
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI
Public
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

DNP PhD BSN to PhD

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
95.6%
RN test takers per year
286
RN rank (2025)
#4
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend