CNA & LPN programs in Wisconsin
22 CNA & LPN programs at 21 Wisconsin schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (16 programs), the state median is $38,721 one year after completion, 23% below the national median of $49,998. Median borrower debt is $11,742.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Brookfield | Brookfield, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 65 | $55,596 | $22,098 | $251 |
| Herzing University-Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 77 | $55,596 | $22,098 | $251 |
| Herzing University-Madison | Madison, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 15 | $55,596 | $22,098 | $251 |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin | Green Bay, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | $53,464 | $23,446 | $266 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa | Wauwatosa, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 74 | $51,765 | $28,500 | $324 |
| Nicolet Area Technical College | Rhinelander, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 109 | $40,398 | $12,250 | $139 |
| Lakeshore Technical College | Cleveland, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 132 | $38,918 | $6,500 | $74 |
| Western Technical College | La Crosse, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 236 | $38,765 | $13,000 | $148 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 278 | $38,677 | $20,681 | $235 |
| Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 417 | $38,285 | $11,485 | $131 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 505 | $37,610 | $11,000 | $125 |
| Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 401 | $36,957 | $10,000 | $114 |
| Mid-State Technical College | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 142 | $36,546 | $9,628 | $109 |
| Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 267 | $35,654 | $8,657 | $98 |
| Northwood Technical College | Rice Lake, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 297 | $33,990 | $7,081 | $80 |
| Northcentral Technical College | Wausau, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 296 | $33,413 | $7,750 | $88 |
| Madison Area Technical College | Madison, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 465 | not reported | $12,000 | $136 |
| Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 307 | not reported | $7,346 | $83 |
| Gateway Technical College | Kenosha, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 751 | not reported | $17,625 | $200 |
| Gateway Technical College | Kenosha, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | Green Bay, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 565 | not reported | – | – |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Fennimore, WI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 171 | not reported | $6,375 | $72 |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a CNA & LPN school in Wisconsin
Nurse aides are listed on a state registry after passing a state competency exam; federal rules set minimum training for aides in nursing homes and states can require more. LPNs must pass the NCLEX-PN and be licensed by the state board of nursing.
- Is the program approved by my state's nursing board?
- What is the NCLEX-PN pass rate (LPN) or state-exam pass rate (CNA)?
- Where are clinical hours completed?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying CNA & LPN program in Wisconsin?
By reported one-year earnings, Herzing University-Brookfield leads at $55,596 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many CNA & LPN programs are in Wisconsin?
The Scorecard lists 22 certificate or associate programs in this field at 21 schools in Wisconsin.