Best Online Nursing Programs in Stevens Point, WI (2026)

Stevens Point, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $11,982 to $24,230 per year for indexed programs. Stevens Point has a population of about 25,497. Median household income is $56,218 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.4% 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 Stevens Point

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

#1

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI 60.3 miles from Stevens Point BOC Score 59.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,548
Avg net price $14,305/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rasmussen University-Wisconsin

Green Bay, WI 72.5 miles from Stevens Point BOC Score 72.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Herzing University-Madison

Madison, WI 96.2 miles from Stevens Point 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, WI 97.5 miles from Stevens Point 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
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 128

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI 100.4 miles from Stevens Point BOC Score 86.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,792
Avg net price $17,354/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Edgewood College

Madison, WI 101.4 miles from Stevens Point BOC Score 56.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,728
Avg net price $26,113/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,860
Out‑of‑state$35,860
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Herzing University-Brookfield

Brookfield, WI 125.4 miles from Stevens Point 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

#8

Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa, WI 126.8 miles from Stevens Point BOC Score 22.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $14,858/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing Wages Near Stevens Point

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide)
Registered Nurse$95,530
Licensed Practical Nurse$63,760
Nurse Anesthetist$273,170
Nurse Midwife$133,070
Nurse Practitioner$131,980
Nursing Assistant$45,130

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.


Stevens Point at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,497Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,218Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Stevens Point, WI?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Stevens Point 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 in Wisconsin?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Wisconsin are: Nurse Anesthetist ($273,170), Nurse Midwife ($133,070), Nurse Practitioner ($131,980). Wages for Stevens Point workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Wisconsin Rapids instead of Stevens Point?

Wisconsin Rapids, WI is 16.3 miles from Stevens Point 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 Stevens Point an affordable place to study nursing?

Stevens Point’s median household income of $56,218 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stevens Point 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 Stevens Point

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

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.