Century College
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Hudson, WI (2026)
Hudson, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Hudson has a population of about 15,004. Median household income is $97,036 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $258,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Hudson
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Hudson. Distances are calculated from Hudson city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Hudson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Inver Hills Community College
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Saint Paul College
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Dakota County Technical College
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Online programsYes
Walden University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Hudson
Hudson is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $103,040 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $98,321 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,660 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $62,653 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $258,570 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $246,727 |
| Nurse Midwife | $134,810 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $128,635 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,370 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $127,261 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,020 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $45,821 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Hudson at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,004 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $97,036 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 45.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 104.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in St. Croix County | 2,845 workers, 36 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Hudson-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Woodbury, MN – 10.2 mi away (68,820 pop)
- Oakdale, MN – 11.5 mi away (28,073 pop)
- Cottage Grove, MN – 14.0 mi away (36,029 pop)
- Maplewood, MN – 14.4 mi away (40,150 pop)
- White Bear Lake, MN – 15.5 mi away (25,634 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Hudson, WI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Hudson. The closest is Century College in White Bear Lake, MN (13.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Walden University (26.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Hudson?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Hudson are: Nurse Anesthetist ($258,570), Nurse Midwife ($134,810), Nurse Practitioner ($133,370). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Woodbury instead of Hudson?
Woodbury, MN is 10.2 miles from Hudson and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Hudson an affordable place to study nursing?
Hudson’s median household income of $97,036 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hudson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.