2026 Best Value Teaching Schools in Wisconsin
Looking for the best-value Teaching degree programs in Wisconsin? We have ranked 87 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Teaching Degree Search evaluated 28 schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Teaching Degree Schools in Wisconsin
Explore the best-value schools below:
Leading the list is Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, our #1 best-value Teaching school in Wisconsin. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public school based in Green Bay, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,960, while out-of-state students pay about $7,203. The median Teaching program debt is $14,997. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,553 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College report
Out of the 28 schools in Wisconsin in this year's value ranking, Fox Valley Technical College landed the #2 spot. Set in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,040, with out-of-state students paying around $7,283. Graduates carry a median of $13,319 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,684. Set against $13,319 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Fox Valley Technical College profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northcentral Technical College earned it the #3 place in Wisconsin. This public school is set in Wausau, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,889, while out-of-state students pay about $7,132. Students borrow a median of $11,709 to complete their Teaching program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,925. That is a strong return on a $11,709 median debt. Read more about Northcentral Technical College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Waukesha County Technical College earned it the #4 place in Wisconsin. Located in Pewaukee, WI, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,803, compared with $7,046 for out-of-state students. Waukesha County Technical College Teaching students take on a median of $16,595 in debt. Median earnings reach $46,894 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Waukesha County Technical College report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin River Falls earned it the #5 place in Wisconsin. University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a public school based in River Falls, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $9,008, with out-of-state students paying around $17,470. The median Teaching program debt is $24,245. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $54,458. Set against $24,245 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Wisconsin River Falls report
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Set in Eau Claire, WI, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,642, with out-of-state students paying around $19,228. Students borrow a median of $22,574 to complete their Teaching program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $58,561. Set against $22,574 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire
University Of Wisconsin Platteville placed #7 among the best-value Teaching schools in Wisconsin. Based in Platteville, WI, University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,644, while out-of-state students pay about $17,603. University Of Wisconsin Platteville Teaching students take on a median of $23,677 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,760. Set against $23,677 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Wisconsin Platteville
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater placed #8 among the best-value Teaching schools in Wisconsin. This public school is set in Whitewater, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $8,616, while out-of-state students pay about $18,716. Graduates carry a median of $25,306 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,356. Set against $25,306 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater admits about 86% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Whitewater
University Of Wisconsin Stout ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Set in Menomonie, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,701, while out-of-state students pay about $19,265. Graduates carry a median of $25,821 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $58,084. Set against $25,821 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Stout report
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Located in La Crosse, WI, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,070, while out-of-state students pay about $19,517. Students borrow a median of $23,551 to complete their Teaching program here. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse alumni report median earnings of $60,378 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse admits about 76% of applicants. Get the full University Of Wisconsin La Crosse report
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point placed #11 among the best-value Teaching schools in Wisconsin. Located in Stevens Point, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,228 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,248 for out-of-state students. The median Teaching program debt is $24,161. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $52,021. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point admits about 92% of applicants. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh landed the #12 spot for value in Wisconsin this year. Located in Oshkosh, WI, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,532, while out-of-state students pay about $16,446. Graduates carry a median of $24,619 in student loans. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh alumni report median earnings of $55,548 a decade after entry. Set against $24,619 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
University Of Wisconsin Green Bay placed #13 among the best-value Teaching schools in Wisconsin. Based in Green Bay, WI, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,700, while out-of-state students pay about $17,288. Graduates carry a median of $24,477 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $52,528 ten years after entry. Set against $24,477 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay admits about 89% of applicants. More on University Of Wisconsin Green Bay
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #14 among the best-value Teaching schools in Wisconsin. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school based in Madison, WI. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $73,792. That is a strong return on a $21,813 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Madison admits about 45% of applicants. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
Viterbo University placed #15 among the best-value Teaching schools in Wisconsin. Set in La Crosse, WI, Viterbo University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $34,250. Typical Teaching student debt is $29,107. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,660. That is a strong return on a $29,107 median debt. Viterbo University has an acceptance rate of 72%. Read more about Viterbo University
University Of Wisconsin Superior ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Set in Superior, WI, University Of Wisconsin Superior is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,812, while out-of-state students pay about $16,726. University Of Wisconsin Superior Teaching students take on a median of $27,845 in debt. Median earnings reach $49,606 ten years out. Set against $27,845 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of Wisconsin Superior
Wisconsin Lutheran College placed #17 among the best-value Teaching schools in Wisconsin. Set in Milwaukee, WI, Wisconsin Lutheran College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,110. Typical Teaching student debt is $26,916. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,664 ten years after entry. Set against $26,916 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Wisconsin Lutheran College admits about 78% of applicants. See the full Wisconsin Lutheran College profile
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee placed #18 among the best-value Teaching schools in Wisconsin. Located in Milwaukee, WI, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,398, compared with $22,398 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,657 to complete their Teaching program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,990 ten years after entry. Set against $26,657 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee admits about 91% of applicants. See the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee profile
Alverno College came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Based in Milwaukee, WI, Alverno College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $34,086. Alverno College Teaching students take on a median of $34,425 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,145. That is a strong return on a $34,425 median debt. Alverno College admits about 86% of applicants. See the full Alverno College profile
Concordia University Wisconsin placed #20 among the best-value Teaching schools in Wisconsin. This private not-for-profit school is set in Mequon, WI. Students from in state pay about $35,470 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,172 to complete their Teaching program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,075. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Concordia University Wisconsin admits about 78% of applicants. See the full Concordia University Wisconsin profile
Carroll University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Based in Waukesha, WI, Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,890. Typical Teaching student debt is $26,904. Graduates go on to earn a median of $58,009 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 67% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Carroll University
Marian University Wisconsin ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Marian University Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit school based in Fond Du Lac, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,204. The median Teaching program debt is $27,242. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,501. Set against $27,242 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 75% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Marian University Wisconsin report
Lakeland College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Located in Plymouth, WI, Lakeland College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $33,396. Typical Teaching student debt is $29,722. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,961. That is a strong return on a $29,722 median debt. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Lakeland College
Edgewood College offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Edgewood College is a private not-for-profit school based in Madison, WI. Students from in state pay about $35,860 in tuition and fees. Typical Teaching student debt is $26,750. Median earnings reach $59,728 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $26,750 median debt. Edgewood College has an acceptance rate of 76%. See the full Edgewood College profile
Marquette University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Based in Milwaukee, WI, Marquette University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $51,170. The median Teaching program debt is $24,122. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $78,257. That is a strong return on a $24,122 median debt. Marquette University has an acceptance rate of 81%. Read more about Marquette University
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Teaching Degree Schools in Wisconsin
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Carthage College placed #27 among the best-value Teaching schools in Wisconsin. Located in Kenosha, WI, Carthage College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,750. The median Teaching program debt is $25,708. Carthage College alumni report median earnings of $56,950 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Carthage College
Saint Norbert College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Saint Norbert College is a private not-for-profit school based in De Pere, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,580. Saint Norbert College Teaching students take on a median of $26,578 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $58,363. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%. More on Saint Norbert College
Beloit College
Beloit College came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. See the full Beloit College profile
Bellin College
Bellin College came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Bellin College report
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Flex placed #30 among the best-value Teaching schools in Wisconsin. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Flex report
Mid State Technical College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Get the full Mid State Technical College report
House Of Heavilin Beauty College Academy Of Beauty Professionals Madison ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Get the full House Of Heavilin Beauty College Academy Of Beauty Professionals Madison report
Midwest College Of Oriental Medicine Racine came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Midwest College Of Oriental Medicine Racine
Herzing University Brookfield ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Read more about Herzing University Brookfield
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College landed the #35 spot for value in Wisconsin this year. Get the full Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College report
First Class Cosmetology School offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. See the full First Class Cosmetology School profile
Empire Beauty School Green Bay came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Empire Beauty School Green Bay
Mount Mary College placed #38 among the best-value Teaching schools in Wisconsin. See the full Mount Mary College profile
Milwaukee School Of Engineering offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. More on Milwaukee School Of Engineering
Ripon College
Ripon College offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Read the full report on Ripon College
University Of Wisconsin Parkside landed the #41 spot for value in Wisconsin this year. More on University Of Wisconsin Parkside
Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Read the full report on Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee
Vici Beauty School ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. See the full Vici Beauty School profile
Chippewa Valley Technical College placed #44 among the best-value Teaching schools in Wisconsin. Get the full Chippewa Valley Technical College report
The Professional Hair Design Academy ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. Get the full The Professional Hair Design Academy report
The Salon Professional Academy Onalaska ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. See the full The Salon Professional Academy Onalaska profile
East West Healing Arts Institute landed the #47 spot for value in Wisconsin this year. Get the full East West Healing Arts Institute report
Milwaukee Career College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching schools. More on Milwaukee Career College
Moraine Park Technical College placed #49 among the best-value Teaching schools in Wisconsin. More on Moraine Park Technical College
State College Of Beauty Culture Inc came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on State College Of Beauty Culture Inc
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 28 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 87 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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