Best Online Nursing Programs in Pleasant Prairie, WI (2026)

Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Pleasant Prairie has a population of about 21,515. Median household income is $103,903 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $273,170 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to Pleasant Prairie

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Pleasant Prairie, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pleasant Prairie city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Pleasant Prairie. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Herzing University-Kenosha

Kenosha, WI 5.3 miles from Pleasant Prairie BOC Score 31.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $23,066/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Alverno College

Milwaukee, WI 31.8 miles from Pleasant Prairie BOC Score 48.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,145
Avg net price $22,540/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, WI 35.8 miles from Pleasant Prairie BOC Score 74.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,070
Avg net price $22,453/yr
Tuition
In‑state$50,480
Out‑of‑state$50,480
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa, WI 36.6 miles from Pleasant Prairie BOC Score 22.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $14,858/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Herzing University-Brookfield

Brookfield, WI 36.9 miles from Pleasant Prairie BOC Score 46.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $20,514/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 38.1 miles from Pleasant Prairie BOC Score 55.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,990
Avg net price $15,014/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Herzing University-Madison

Madison, WI 82.9 miles from Pleasant Prairie BOC Score 35.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $22,327/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, WI 83.7 miles from Pleasant Prairie BOC Score 59.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,413
Avg net price $14,238/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 128

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near Pleasant Prairie

Pleasant Prairie is part of the Kenosha, WI metro area (BLS area code 28450). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$83,110Kenosha, WI$82,206
Licensed Practical Nurse$65,350Kenosha, WI$64,639
Nurse Anesthetist$273,170WI statewide$270,198
Nurse Midwife$133,070WI statewide$131,622
Nurse Practitioner$132,210Kenosha, WI$130,772
Nursing Assistant$46,220Kenosha, WI$45,717

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.


Pleasant Prairie at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,515Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$103,903Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Pleasant Prairie, WI?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Pleasant Prairie are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Pleasant Prairie?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Pleasant Prairie are: Nurse Anesthetist ($273,170), Nurse Midwife ($133,070), Nurse Practitioner ($132,210). 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 Kenosha instead of Pleasant Prairie?

Kenosha, WI is 4.2 miles from Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie an affordable place to study nursing?

Pleasant Prairie’s median household income of $103,903 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pleasant Prairie 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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Other Programs Available in Pleasant Prairie

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Pleasant Prairie:

Data verified: July 23, 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.