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Wisconsin Colleges

Wisconsin Teaching Colleges

52 Colleges
$68,264 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,352 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Wisconsin ranked #18 in the nation for teaching degrees handed out in 2021. Around 5,792 students received some type of diploma that year. Wisconsin colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $17,066 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $20,422 per year.

About 50% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,338 per year.

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#1

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Whitewater, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$8,250 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
54% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,423 undergraduates at UW - Whitewater, of which 8,946 are full-time, and there are 11,989 students altogether. For undergraduates at UW - Whitewater, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Approximately 54% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,212 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $47,909 during the early-career years.

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#2

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$11,205 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Wisconsin - Madison is 44,640, of which 32,688 students are undergraduates and of those, 30,063 are full-time. It takes the average UW - Madison undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 26% of students at UW - Madison take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $9,299 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $61,275 during the early-career years.

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#3

Viterbo University

La Crosse, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$32,350 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
69% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,516 students at Viterbo in total, 1,736 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,443 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

69% of Viterbo students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,152 a year.

Students who graduate from Viterbo with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $56,804 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#4

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$8,212 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

There are 14,068 undergraduates at UW Oshkosh, of which 7,863 are full-time, and there are 15,314 students altogether. For undergraduates at UW Oshkosh, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

Approximately 51% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,250 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $50,140 during the early-career years.

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#5

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$10,020 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
49% Freshmen Loans

There are 20,056 undergraduates at UWM, of which 16,620 are full-time, and there are 24,565 students altogether. For undergraduates at UWM, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

Roughly 49% of students at UWM take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,446 a year.

Students who graduate from UWM with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,851 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#6

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

La Crosse, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$9,651 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is 10,531, of which 9,562 students are undergraduates and of those, 8,863 are full-time. It takes the average UW - La Crosse undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 47% of students at UW - La Crosse take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,861 a year.

Students who graduate from UW - La Crosse with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,626 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#7

University of Wisconsin - Superior

Superior, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$8,487 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
48% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,560 students at UW - Superior in total, 2,165 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,570 are full-time. It takes the average UW - Superior undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 48% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,489 a year. UW - Superior has a 0.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from UW - Superior with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,868 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#8

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$8,834 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is 8,302, of which 7,698 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,435 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UW - Stevens Point is 4.5 years.

Approximately 52% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,457 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,371 during the early-career years.

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#9

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

River Falls, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$8,606 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,855 students at UW - River Falls in total, 5,421 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,800 are full-time. It takes the average UW - River Falls undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 55% of students at UW - River Falls take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,028 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,524 during the early-career years.

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#10

University of Wisconsin - Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$10,142 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,889 undergraduates at UW - Stout, of which 5,593 are full-time, and there are 7,970 students altogether. It takes the average UW - Stout undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

57% of UW - Stout students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,685 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $50,251 during the early-career years.

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#11

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$9,277 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,017 students at UW - Eau Claire in total, 10,310 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 9,436 are full-time. It takes the average UW - Eau Claire undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 50% of students at UW - Eau Claire take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,354 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UW - Eau Claire is $50,011.

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#12

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$34,250 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
65% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Concordia University, Wisconsin is 5,492, of which 3,094 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,235 are full-time. It takes the average Concordia University, Wisconsin undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 65% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,213 a year.

Students who graduate from Concordia University, Wisconsin with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,761 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#13

Alverno College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$32,794 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Alverno College is 1,876, of which 1,099 students are undergraduates and of those, 864 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Alverno is 4.7 years.

Approximately 53% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,451 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $51,755 during the early-career years.

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#15

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$48,700 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,550 students at Marquette in total, 8,024 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 7,715 are full-time. Marquette has a freshman retention rate of 89%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Approximately 44% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,058 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $65,241 during the early-career years.

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#16

Carroll University

Waukesha, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,230 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
65% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,451 students at Carroll U in total, 2,957 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,783 are full-time. It takes the average Carroll U undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 65% of students at Carroll U take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,419 a year.

Students who graduate from Carroll U with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $54,456 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#17

Edgewood College

Madison, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$34,850 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
69% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Edgewood College is 2,007, of which 1,377 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,225 are full-time. It takes the average Edgewood undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

69% of Edgewood students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,873 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $53,843 during the early-career years.

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#18

University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Platteville, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$8,315 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,547 students at UW - Platteville in total, 6,892 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,053 are full-time. It takes the average UW - Platteville undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,522 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $54,825 during the early-career years.

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#19

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Green Bay, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$8,342 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Wisconsin - Green Bay is 8,954, of which 8,498 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,826 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UW - Green Bay is 4.4 years.

Roughly 46% of students at UW - Green Bay take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,895 a year.

Students who graduate from UW - Green Bay with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $46,546 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#20

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$35,080 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
72% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,034 undergraduates at WLC, of which 938 are full-time, and there are 1,166 students altogether. It takes the average WLC undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

72% of WLC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,288 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $49,095 during the early-career years.

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#21

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$33,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
96% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,593 students at Marian in total, 1,290 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,119 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Marian is 4.2 years.

Approximately 96% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,880 a year.

Students who graduate from Marian with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,839 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#22

Carthage College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$36,500 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
72% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,637 undergraduates at Carthage, of which 2,554 are full-time, and there are 2,763 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Approximately 72% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,897 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,116 during the early-career years.

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#23

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$20,280 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
31% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Maranatha Baptist University is 916, of which 716 students are undergraduates and of those, 519 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at MBU is 4.4 years.

Roughly 31% of students at MBU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,627 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,403 during the early-career years.

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#24

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$5,017 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
35% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,618 students at MATC in total, 3,616 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

35% of MATC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,380 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MATC is $33,057.

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#25

Saint Norbert College

De Pere, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$44,432 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,939 students at SNC in total, 1,867 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,851 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at SNC is 4.1 years.

Approximately 60% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,218 a year.

Students who graduate from SNC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,775 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Other Wisconsin Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College 49
27 Lakeland University 42
28 Waukesha County Technical College 37
29 Gateway Technical College 36
30 University of Wisconsin - Parkside 34
31 Mount Mary University 30
32 Chippewa Valley Technical College 28
33 Ripon College 26
34 Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College 23
35 Fox Valley Technical College 21
35 Southwest Wisconsin Technical College 21
37 Madison Area Technical College 19
38 Blackhawk Technical College 17
38 Moraine Park Technical College 17
38 Western Technical College 17
41 Lawrence University 16
42 Beloit College 13
43 Northcentral Technical College 12
44 Lakeshore Technical College 9
45 College of Menominee Nation 8
46 Mid-State Technical College 7
46 Northland College 7
46 Rasmussen University - Wisconsin 7
49 Nicolet Area Technical College 5
49 Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa 5
51 Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College 1
52 Ottawa University - Milwaukee 0

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