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45 Colleges
$62,231 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$24,638 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly nursing graduations, Wisconsin is ranked #24 in the country with 5,410 degrees handed out in 2021. Students who live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $15,558 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $18,060 a year.

An estimated 50% of college students in Wisconsin take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,160 per year.

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#1

Marquette University

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

There are 8,024 undergraduates at Marquette, of which 7,715 are full-time, and there are 11,550 students altogether. For undergraduates at Marquette, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Roughly 44% of students at Marquette take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $9,058 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Marquette is $65,241.

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#2

Herzing University - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,420 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
65% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,647 undergraduates at Herzing University - Madison, of which 785 are full-time, and there are 2,392 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Herzing University - Madison is 4.0 years.

Approximately 65% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,114 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Herzing University - Madison is $35,295.

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#3

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

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

The total student population at University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh is 15,314, of which 14,068 students are undergraduates and of those, 7,863 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 51% of students at UW Oshkosh take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,250 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UW Oshkosh is $50,140.

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#4

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. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UWM is 4.7 years.

49% of UWM students take out loans to afford college costs. 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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#5

University of Wisconsin - Madison

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

There are 32,688 undergraduates at UW - Madison, of which 30,063 are full-time, and there are 44,640 students altogether. UW - Madison has a freshman retention rate of 94%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

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

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UW - Madison is $61,275.

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#6

Viterbo University

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

There are 1,736 undergraduates at Viterbo, of which 1,443 are full-time, and there are 2,516 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Viterbo is 4.3 years.

Approximately 69% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,152 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Viterbo is $56,804.

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Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$20,045 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
77% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa is 1,453, which includes 870 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

77% of Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,291 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,873 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,904 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,763 students at NWTC in total, 2,359 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 25% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,319 a year.

Students who graduate from NWTC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,839 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#9

Herzing University - Kenosha

Kenosha, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,420 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
80% Freshmen Loans

There are 667 undergraduates at Herzing University - Kenosha, of which 431 are full-time, and there are 679 students altogether. For undergraduates at Herzing University - Kenosha, the average graduation time is 4.0 years.

Roughly 80% of students at Herzing University - Kenosha take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,863 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,295 during the early-career years.

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#10

Alverno College

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

There are 1,099 undergraduates at Alverno, of which 864 are full-time, and there are 1,876 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Roughly 53% of students at Alverno take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,451 a year.

Students who graduate from Alverno with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $51,755 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#11

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$4,780 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
24% Freshmen Loans

There are 13,021 undergraduates at Madison College, of which 3,622 are full-time, and there are 13,057 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

24% of Madison College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,027 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Madison College is $40,928.

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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.

65% of Concordia University, Wisconsin students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,213 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $49,761 during the early-career years.

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#13

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$4,724 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,021 full-time undergraduates at CVTC, and 7,367 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 41% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,232 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,630 during the early-career years.

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#14

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. For undergraduates at UW - Eau Claire, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,354 a year.

Students who graduate from UW - Eau Claire with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $50,011 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#15

Bellin College

Green Bay, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$28,211 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
74% Freshmen Loans

There are 626 students at Bellin College in total, 471 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 293 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Bellin College is 4.1 years.

Roughly 74% of students at Bellin College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $10,987 a year.

Students who graduate from Bellin College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $72,118 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#16

Rasmussen University - Wisconsin

Green Bay, Wisconsin
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,922 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
100% Freshmen Loans

There are 625 undergraduates at Rasmussen University - Wisconsin, of which 300 are full-time, and there are 643 students altogether. It takes the average Rasmussen University - Wisconsin undergraduate about 4.0 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 100% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,711 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is $41,436.

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#17

Milwaukee Area Technical College

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

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

Approximately 35% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,380 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,057 during the early-career years.

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#18

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. For undergraduates at Edgewood, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Roughly 69% of students at Edgewood take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,873 a year.

Students who graduate from Edgewood with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $53,843 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#19

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$4,853 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
22% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Gateway Technical College is 7,839, which includes 1,245 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Roughly 22% of students at Gateway Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,421 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,333 during the early-career years.

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#20

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. For undergraduates at UW - Green Bay, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

46% of UW - Green Bay students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,895 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UW - Green Bay is $46,546.

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#21

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. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Carroll U is 4.2 years.

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

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $54,456 during the early-career years.

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#22

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$3,861 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,212 full-time undergraduates at North Central Technical College, and 5,939 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Roughly 36% of students at North Central Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,402 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from North Central Technical College is $38,984.

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#23

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$4,713 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,654 students at Moraine Park Technical College in total, 762 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 20% of students at Moraine Park Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,419 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,097 during the early-career years.

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#23

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$4,694 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,658 full-time undergraduates at WCTC, and 6,952 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Approximately 20% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,601 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WCTC is $41,251.

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#25

Western Technical College

La Crosse, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$4,716 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,240 students at Western Technical College in total, 1,611 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

Roughly 41% of students at Western Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,134 a year.

Students who graduate from Western Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,169 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Other Wisconsin Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Milwaukee School of Engineering 73
27 Fox Valley Technical College 72
28 Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College 69
29 Herzing University - Brookfield 66
30 Marian University 60
31 Blackhawk Technical College 57
31 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex 57
33 Cardinal Stritch University 56
34 Carthage College 54
34 Southwest Wisconsin Technical College 54
36 Mid-State Technical College 53
37 Lakeshore Technical College 33
38 Wisconsin Lutheran College 26
39 Nicolet Area Technical College 22
40 University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point 20
41 Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College 19
42 Maranatha Baptist University 11
43 Lakeland University 4
44 Ottawa University - Milwaukee 3
45 Mount Mary University 1

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