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 Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking is part of that endeavor. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
We analyzed 29 schools across Wisconsin to determine which have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $48-$75k 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.
To learn more, visit 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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University of Wisconsin - Madison tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $48-$75k) school for bachelor’s degrees 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. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,844.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. UW - La Crosse is located in La Crosse, 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 - La Crosse is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $13,042.
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Out of the 29 bachelor’s degree schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - River Falls landed the #3 spot on the list. UW - River Falls is a public institution located in River Falls, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - River Falls is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,745.
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A rank of #4 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list means University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is a great place for students working on their degree. 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 $48-$75k per year is $14,320.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Platteville. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. Platteville, 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 - Platteville is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,934.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #6. UW - Eau Claire is a public institution located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire has the honor of being ranked #4 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,397.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Wisconsin - Superior did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. UW - Superior is located in Superior, Wisconsin and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Superior is ranked #25 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $11,166.
Viterbo University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. La Crosse, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Viterbo University 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 $48-$75k per year is $13,466.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point ranked #9 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. Located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point has the honor of being ranked #11 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,044.
University of Wisconsin - Stout came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. UW - Stout is a medium-sized public school situated in Menomonie, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Stout is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $15,610.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,820.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. This large public school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee has the honor of being ranked #9 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $15,418.
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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #13. This medium-sized public school is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Green Bay a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $13,614.
University of Wisconsin - Parkside ranked #14 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. Kenosha, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Parkside a great value, but it is also ranked #29 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $11,811.
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Beloit College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. Beloit, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Beloit College a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,096.
Marquette University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. Marquette is a private not-for-profit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Marquette University is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,317.
Milwaukee School of Engineering came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. Milwaukee School of Engineering is a small private not-for-profit school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Not only is Milwaukee School of Engineering 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 $48-$75k per year is $17,842.
Wisconsin Lutheran College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #18. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Wisconsin Lutheran College a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $15,777.
With a ranking of #19, Ripon College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. Ripon is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ripon, Wisconsin.
Not only is Ripon College a great value, but it is also ranked #27 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $15,359.
Alverno College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Alverno College is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $18,319.
With a ranking of #21, Marian University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. Marian is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.
Not only is Marian University a great value, but it is also ranked #24 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $17,787.
Carroll University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. Carroll University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Carroll University has the honor of being ranked #14 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $21,839.
Cardinal Stritch University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. Cardinal Stritch is a private not-for-profit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Not only is Cardinal Stritch University a great value, but it is also ranked #30 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,894.
Saint Norbert College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. De Pere, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Saint Norbert College is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $22,788.
Lakeland University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #25. Located in Plymouth, Wisconsin, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Lakeland University a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,544.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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