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2023 Most Popular General Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin

10 Colleges
$35,282 Avg Salary
$26,172 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Education Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, general education students earned 515 degrees and certificates from a Wisconsin school, making the subject the 5th in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which teaching program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular General Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Education program at each school on the list.

Check out the education bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Wisconsin.

Our analysis found University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee to be the most popular school for general education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Wisconsin. UWM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Milwaukee.

Of the 146 students majoring in education at UWM, 16% are male and 84% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, education graduates from UWM carry an average student debt load of $30,999. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $189.

Full General Education at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Green Bay helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general education schools in Wisconsin. Located in the midsize city of Green Bay, UW - Green Bay is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 96% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 4% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, education graduates from UW - Green Bay carry an average student debt load of $22,239.

Full General Education at University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Report

#3

Beloit College

Beloit, WI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Beloit College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular General Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Beloit is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Beloit.

Women make up 77% of the education majors at the school.

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#4

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Marquette University is a great place for general education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Women make up 70% of the education majors at the school.

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#5

Alverno College

Milwaukee, WI

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Alverno College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general education schools in Wisconsin. Alverno is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Milwaukee.

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#5

Saint Norbert College

De Pere, WI

Out of the 10 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Norbert College landed the # 5 spot on the list. SNC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of De Pere.

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With a ranking of #7, Maranatha Baptist University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Watertown, MBU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 33% are male.

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#8

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, WI

Mount Mary University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general education students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, Mount Mary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#8

Northland College

Ashland, WI

Northland College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general education programs. Northland is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Ashland.

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Concordia University, Wisconsin landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general education programs. Concordia University, Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Mequon.

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Best General Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 706
Illinois 453
Indiana 502
Michigan 700

One of 14 majors within the teaching area of study, general education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Education Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Education 29,810

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 110,226
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
Special Education 36,792
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to KOKUYO.

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