by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking is part of that endeavor. You may be surprised that some normally high-priced schools offer very generous financial aid packages to those who qualify.
In This Year's Value Report:
We analyzed 45 schools across Wisconsin to determine which have the best value programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Learn more about these excellent schools below:
University of Wisconsin - Madison tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $30-$48k) school in Wisconsin for overall quality. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a large public school located in Madison, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Madison is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $4,697.
A rank of #2 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin list means University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a great place for students working on their degree. La Crosse, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse has the honor of being ranked #3 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,118.
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The quality degree programs at Gateway Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin. Kenosha, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Gateway Technical College has the honor of being ranked #13 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $7,792.
The quality degree programs at Western Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Western Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,983.
The quality degree programs at Madison Area Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin. Madison Area Technical College is a fairly large public school located in Madison, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Madison Area Technical College is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,028.
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Whitewater, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater has the honor of being ranked #5 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $10,289.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Wisconsin - River Falls did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin list. Located in River Falls, Wisconsin, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - River Falls is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,031.
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Waukesha County Technical College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #8. Pewaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Waukesha County Technical College has the honor of being ranked #20 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,783.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. Eau Claire, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,528.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a fairly large public school located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College has the honor of being ranked #32 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $7,773.
Northcentral Technical College landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. Northcentral Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Northcentral Technical College has the honor of being ranked #9 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,667.
Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Not only is Chippewa Valley Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $10,762.
With a ranking of #13, Milwaukee Area Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin list. MATC is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Milwaukee Area Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,448.
Blackhawk Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin list. BTC is a public institution located in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Not only is Blackhawk Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #35 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,208.
Fox Valley Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. Appleton, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Fox Valley Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,062.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #16. UW - Platteville is located in Platteville, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Platteville is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,182.
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Lakeshore Technical College landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Cleveland, Wisconsin, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lakeshore Technical College is ranked #28 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,974.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. Southwest Tech is a small public school situated in Fennimore, Wisconsin.
Not only is Southwest Wisconsin Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #30 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $9,103.
University of Wisconsin - Stout landed the #19 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. UW - Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
University of Wisconsin - Stout has the honor of being ranked #14 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,699.
With a ranking of #20, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin list. Stevens Point, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is ranked #23 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,173.
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Moraine Park Technical College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Moraine Park Technical College is ranked #43 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,755.
With a ranking of #22, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin list. UW Oshkosh is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,451.
Mid-State Technical College landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, the school is a small public institution.
Mid-State Technical College has the honor of being ranked #41 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,173.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. WITC is a public institution located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin.
Not only is Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #33 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,955.
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. UWM is a large public school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,904.
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Footnotes
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