Best Nursing Schools Near Racine, WI (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Racine, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $4,956 to $66,768 per year for indexed programs. Racine has a population of about 77,155. Median household income is $55,705 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% 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 Racine

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Racine, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Racine 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 Racine. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI 7.2 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
47.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,950
Avg net price $26,565/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,750
Out‑of‑state$38,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Herzing University-Kenosha

Kenosha, WI 10.0 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.8 BOC Score
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: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Alverno College

Milwaukee, WI 19.2 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.0 BOC Score
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: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 22.3 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,257
Avg net price $31,487/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,170
Out‑of‑state$51,170
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, WI 22.5 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
74.0 BOC Score
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: 28

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, WI 23.9 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,664
Avg net price $23,245/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 24.4 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,990
Avg net price $15,014/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex

Milwaukee, WI 24.4 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
40.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,990
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Nursing Wages Near Racine

Racine is part of the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area (BLS area code 39540). 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 $89,090 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $92,802
Licensed Practical Nurse $64,850 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $67,552
Nurse Anesthetist $273,170 WI statewide $284,552
Nurse Midwife $133,070 WI statewide $138,615
Nurse Practitioner $131,600 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $137,083
Nursing Assistant $45,710 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $47,615

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.

Racine at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 77,155 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,705 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Racine County 4,849 workers, 155 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Racine, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Racine. The closest is Carthage College in Kenosha, WI (7.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marquette University (22.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Racine?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Racine are: Nurse Anesthetist ($273,170), Nurse Midwife ($133,070), Nurse Practitioner ($131,600). 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 Mount Pleasant instead of Racine?

Mount Pleasant, WI is 3.9 miles from Racine 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 Racine an affordable place to study nursing?

Racine’s median household income of $55,705 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Racine 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 Racine

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

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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