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2023 Best Teaching Schools in Wisconsin

28 Schools Ranked
$41,913 Average Earnings
$22,578 Avg Student Debt

With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Teaching Schools in Wisconsin ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 28 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best programs for teaching students.

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Top Teaching Schools in Wisconsin

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Saint Norbert College

De Pere, Wisconsin
$42,644 Average Earnings
$22,124 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Saint Norbert College the best school in Wisconsin for teaching students working on their degree.

Degree recipients from SNC accumulate an average of $22,124 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, SNC graduates make an average of $42,644 annually.

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#2

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$43,693 Average Earnings
$27,023 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wisconsin Lutheran College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Wisconsin list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,023 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, WLC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,693 during the early year of their career.

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#3

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
$42,330 Average Earnings
$21,871 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is a great place for teaching students.

On average, students take out $21,871 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $121. Once they receive their degree, UW - Eau Claire graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,330 during the early year of their career.

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$36,536 Average Earnings
$17,377 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Wisconsin list.

Degree recipients from NWTC accumulate an average of $17,377 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, NWTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,536 during the early year of their career.

Full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Report

#5

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$52,581 Average Earnings
$21,711 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Marquette University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in Wisconsin.

On average, students take out $21,711 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $485 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Marquette graduates make an average of $52,581 annually.

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#6

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
$50,802 Average Earnings
$20,865 Avg Student Debt

University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $20,865 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $336 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UW - Madison, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,802 during the early years of their career.

Full University of Wisconsin - Madison Report

#7

Carthage College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
$35,852 Average Earnings
$25,717 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Carthage College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

Degree recipients from Carthage accumulate an average of $25,717 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $471 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Carthage graduates make an average of $35,852 annually.

Full Carthage College Report

#8

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

La Crosse, Wisconsin
$43,651 Average Earnings
$22,366 Avg Student Debt

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #8 on the list.

Degree recipients from UW - La Crosse accumulate an average of $22,366 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $158 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UW - La Crosse graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,651 during the early year of their career.

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#9

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

River Falls, Wisconsin
$42,815 Average Earnings
$24,659 Avg Student Debt

University of Wisconsin - River Falls landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $24,659 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $115 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UW - River Falls, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,815 during the early years of their career.

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#10

University of Wisconsin - Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin
$46,261 Average Earnings
$24,863 Avg Student Debt

University of Wisconsin - Stout came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Wisconsin ranking.

On average, students take out $24,863 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $157, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UW - Stout graduates make an average of $46,261 annually.

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#11

Carroll University

Waukesha, Wisconsin
$48,098 Average Earnings
$24,527 Avg Student Debt

Carroll University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #11 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,527 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $394. During the early years of their career, Carroll U graduates make an average of $48,098 annually.

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#12

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
$36,943 Average Earnings
$14,511 Avg Student Debt

Fox Valley Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from FVTC accumulate an average of $14,511 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, FVTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,943 during the early year of their career.

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#13

Viterbo University

La Crosse, Wisconsin
$57,464 Average Earnings
$28,919 Avg Student Debt

Viterbo University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Wisconsin list.

Degree recipients from Viterbo accumulate an average of $28,919 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $326. During the early years of their career, Viterbo graduates make an average of $57,464 annually.

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#14

Edgewood College

Madison, Wisconsin
$51,601 Average Earnings
$27,303 Avg Student Debt

Edgewood College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Wisconsin list.

Degree recipients from Edgewood accumulate an average of $27,303 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Edgewood graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,601 during the early year of their career.

Full Edgewood College Report

#15

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Whitewater, Wisconsin
$40,115 Average Earnings
$24,872 Avg Student Debt

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $24,872 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $202, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UW - Whitewater graduates make an average of $40,115 annually.

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#16

University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Platteville, Wisconsin
$50,080 Average Earnings
$21,924 Avg Student Debt

University of Wisconsin - Platteville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #16 on the list.

On average, students take out $21,924 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $175. Once they receive their degree, UW - Platteville graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,080 during the early year of their career.

Full University of Wisconsin - Platteville Report

#17

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin
$36,544 Average Earnings
$24,229 Avg Student Debt

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,229 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $208. During the early years of their career, UW - Stevens Point graduates make an average of $36,544 annually.

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#18

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin
$51,442 Average Earnings
$28,938 Avg Student Debt

Concordia University, Wisconsin came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Wisconsin ranking.

Degree recipients from Concordia University, Wisconsin accumulate an average of $28,938 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $401, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Concordia University, Wisconsin graduates make an average of $51,442 annually.

Full Concordia University, Wisconsin Report

#19

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin
$43,232 Average Earnings
$23,848 Avg Student Debt

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #19 on the list.

Degree recipients from UW Oshkosh accumulate an average of $23,848 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $161.After graduating from UW Oshkosh, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,232 during the early years of their career.

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#20

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, Wisconsin
$38,058 Average Earnings
$18,321 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #20, Waukesha County Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,321 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, WCTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,058 during the early year of their career.

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#21

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Green Bay, Wisconsin
$36,510 Average Earnings
$24,204 Avg Student Debt

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Wisconsin ranking.

Degree recipients from UW - Green Bay accumulate an average of $24,204 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $101.After graduating from UW - Green Bay, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,510 during the early years of their career.

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#22

Alverno College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$53,126 Average Earnings
$36,247 Avg Student Debt

Alverno College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Wisconsin list.

Degree recipients from Alverno accumulate an average of $36,247 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $253.After graduating from Alverno, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $53,126 during the early years of their career.

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#23

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
$53,362 Average Earnings
$29,094 Avg Student Debt

Marian University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Wisconsin list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,094 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $167, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Marian, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $53,362 during the early years of their career.

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#24

University of Wisconsin - Superior

Superior, Wisconsin
$37,917 Average Earnings
$29,674 Avg Student Debt

University of Wisconsin - Superior did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #24 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,674 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, UW - Superior graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,917 during the early year of their career.

Full University of Wisconsin - Superior Report

#25

Cardinal Stritch University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$55,597 Average Earnings
$39,938 Avg Student Debt

Cardinal Stritch University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $39,938 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Cardinal Stritch graduates make an average of $55,597 annually.

Full Cardinal Stritch University Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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