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Highest-earning colleges in Wisconsin

Colleges ranked by reported median earnings five years after completion. Price and modeled ROI do not affect the order.

35eligible collegesYear 5earnings period
LOWERMEDIAN EARNINGS · YEAR 5 AFTER COMPLETIONHIGHER
1
Milwaukee School of EngineeringMilwaukee, WI · Private nonprofit
$88,136Observed median earnings
2
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI · Private nonprofit
$76,036Observed median earnings
3
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI · Public
$73,645Observed median earnings
4
Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI · Private nonprofit
$65,556Observed median earnings
5
Carroll UniversityWaukesha, WI · Private nonprofit
$63,904Observed median earnings
6
Concordia University-WisconsinMequon, WI · Private nonprofit
$63,710Observed median earnings
7
Alverno CollegeMilwaukee, WI · Private nonprofit
$63,593Observed median earnings
8
University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville, WI · Public
$63,516Observed median earnings
9
University of Wisconsin-StoutMenomonie, WI · Public
$60,587Observed median earnings
10
Edgewood UniversityMadison, WI · Private nonprofit
$60,485Observed median earnings
11
Marian UniversityFond Du Lac, WI · Private nonprofit
$59,734Observed median earnings
12
Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeMilwaukee, WI · Private nonprofit
$59,482Observed median earnings
13
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee FlexMilwaukee, WI · Public
$58,910Observed median earnings
14
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI · Public
$58,910Observed median earnings
15
University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse, WI · Public
$58,854Observed median earnings
16
Lakeland UniversityPlymouth, WI · Private nonprofit
$58,016Observed median earnings
17
University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI · Public
$57,697Observed median earnings
18
Carthage CollegeKenosha, WI · Private nonprofit
$56,708Observed median earnings
19
University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh, WI · Public
$56,423Observed median earnings
20
University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater, WI · Public
$56,015Observed median earnings
21
Saint Norbert CollegeDe Pere, WI · Private nonprofit
$54,386Observed median earnings
22
University of Wisconsin-ParksideKenosha, WI · Public
$53,743Observed median earnings
23
University of Wisconsin-River FallsRiver Falls, WI · Public
$53,390Observed median earnings
24
Ripon CollegeRipon, WI · Private nonprofit
$50,514Observed median earnings
25
University of Wisconsin-Green BayGreen Bay, WI · Public
$49,816Observed median earnings
26
University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point, WI · Public
$49,807Observed median earnings
27
Herzing University-KenoshaKenosha, WI · Private nonprofit
$48,660Observed median earnings
28
Herzing University-MadisonMadison, WI · Private nonprofit
$48,660Observed median earnings
29
University of Wisconsin-SuperiorSuperior, WI · Public
$48,048Observed median earnings
30
Lawrence UniversityAppleton, WI · Private nonprofit
$47,380Observed median earnings
31
Milwaukee Institute of Art & DesignMilwaukee, WI · Private nonprofit
$46,877Observed median earnings
32
Mount Mary UniversityMilwaukee, WI · Private nonprofit
$46,873Observed median earnings
33
Beloit CollegeBeloit, WI · Private nonprofit
$45,599Observed median earnings
34
Maranatha Baptist UniversityWatertown, WI · Private nonprofit
$42,042Observed median earnings
35
Bryant & Stratton College-WauwatosaWauwatosa, WI · Private nonprofit
$39,402Observed median earnings

The ranking includes currently operating colleges in Wisconsin with reported bachelor’s-level programs, at least 500 students and available year-5 earnings. It does not adjust for program mix, geography, student background or cost.

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