Madison College nursing and allied health programs receive best-value recognition

EduMed.org has recognized Madison College as one of the nation’s best-value colleges for nursing and allied health education. The ranking confirms that Madison College programs are among the top in Wisconsin for affordability, quality, and student support.

Madison College earned best-value recognition for the following programs:

CNA Classes – Best CNA Classes in Wisconsin

Medical Billing and Coding – Best Online Medical Billing and Coding Schools in Wisconsin

Medical Assistant Programs – Best Medical Assistant Programs in Wisconsin

The ranking criteria focused on overall value, examining cost alongside institutional aid, flexibility, student support services, and graduate outcomes.  

“This recognition affirms the work we do at Madison College to prepare skilled, compassionate professionals for Wisconsin’s in-demand healthcare workforce,” said Kerri Kliminski, Madison College School of Nursing Dean. “We know that value matters; students deserve an education that is affordable and delivers strong career outcomes. We are proud to deliver both.”

“Madison College is committed to removing barriers so more students can access life-changing careers in healthcare,” said Marissa Tokarczyk, Madison College Dean of Health Services. “This recognition underscores the strength of our programs and the dedication of our faculty, who ensure students receive high-quality training that leads to real opportunity.”

EduMed.org evaluated more than 7,700 accredited colleges using data from IPEDS and institutional sources. Key factors included tuition, financial aid, online learning options, student success, and career support.  

 “For 2026, we refined our methodology to better reward schools that are maximizing the value of their college degrees,” said Wes Ricketts, founder of EduMed.org. “And when assessing value, the first metric we examined was cost. “Affordable degree programs only hold value if they lead to solid employment, especially in healthcare.”

The ranking included analysis of in-state tuition and fees, and cost-related data that often gets overlooked. This included the percentage of students awarded financial aid from the schools themselves, as well as the average dollar amount they received. The move to more value-driven rankings comes as conversations about the return on investment of higher education continue nationwide.  

A recent Lumina Foundation study found that cost is the number one barrier to starting and finishing a degree program. The study found that most Americans believe college is a smart investment.  

Please learn more about Madison College Nursing Assistant Technical Program, Medical Coding Specialist Program and Medical Assistant Program.