2027 Best Value Applied Economics Schools in Wisconsin
[Applied Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/applied-economics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong applied economics education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for applied economics students.
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2027 Best Value Applied Economics Schools in Wisconsin
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the applied economics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Applied Economics Schools
Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin Whitewater, our #1 best value for applied economics in Wisconsin. Located in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,616, with out-of-state students paying around $18,716. Typical student debt for applied economics graduates is $21,698. Soon after graduation, applied economics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Whitewater generally make around $45,767. That is a strong return on a $21,698 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater admits about 86% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school 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 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).
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