Is Herzing University-Madison worth it?
Herzing University-Madison is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Madison, Wisconsin (large city), part of the Herzing University system. It awarded 1,655 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in sterile processing technology, psychiatric health nurse and registered nursing.
Herzing University-Madison is part of Herzing University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Herzing University-Madison
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$50,047
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,575
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,909
Average net price
$22,327
Completion rate
28%
Completions (2024)
1,655
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
2,494
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $75,774 | $91,010 | 543 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $73,342 | $86,632 | 309 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $30,821 | $38,352 | 292 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $103,068 | $120,338 | 234 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $54,065 | $70,854 | 190 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $34,039 | $44,890 | 164 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $27,871 | $37,853 | 143 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $30,106 | $36,188 | 137 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $52,469 | $66,379 | 130 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $47,310 | $71,753 | 115 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $39,231 | $51,098 | 100 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $43,769 | $57,768 | 93 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $67,229 | $69,601 | 73 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $58,912 | $73,741 | 71 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's | $57,229 | $70,624 | 53 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 341 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 196 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 177 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 159 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 146 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | Post-master's certificate | 109 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 59 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Associate | 35 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Post-master's certificate | 32 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Associate | 29 |
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Sources: federal figures for Herzing University-Madison. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Wisconsin. Counts under 10 are not published.
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