by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking is part of that endeavor. A school that typically has a high sticker price may actually be very affordable, depending on how much need-based financial aid you receive.
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Our analysis looked at 26 schools in Wisconsin to determine which ones have the best value Master's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $48-$75k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
Keep scrolling for the top schools in this ranking or select one of the other rankings methods below.
If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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University of Wisconsin - Madison tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $48-$75k) school for master’s degrees in Wisconsin for overall quality. This large public school is 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a fairly large public school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Wisconsin.
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Out of the 26 master’s degree schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Platteville landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Wisconsin - Platteville is a medium-sized public school located in Platteville, Wisconsin.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Platteville a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Wisconsin for overall quality.
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The quality degree programs at Viterbo University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin. Viterbo University is a small private not-for-profit school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Viterbo University is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Wisconsin.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is a fairly large public school located in Whitewater, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Wisconsin.
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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. UW - Eau Claire is a fairly large public school situated in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - River Falls ranked #7 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. UW - River Falls is a public institution located in River Falls, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - River Falls has the honor of being ranked #16 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value.
University of Wisconsin - Superior ranked #8 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. University of Wisconsin - Superior is a small public school located in Superior, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Superior has the honor of being ranked #26 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Milwaukee School of Engineering landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. MSOE is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Milwaukee School of Engineering is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Wisconsin.
With a ranking of #10, University of Wisconsin - Parkside did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. UW - Parkside is a small public school situated in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Parkside has the honor of being ranked #27 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh ranked #11 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. This fairly large public school is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh is ranked #20 for quality in the state of Wisconsin.
With a ranking of #12, University of Wisconsin - Stout did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. UW - Stout is a public institution located in Menomonie, Wisconsin.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Stout a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Wisconsin for overall quality.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee ranked #13 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the school is a large public institution.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee has the honor of being ranked #15 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. UW - Stevens Point is a public institution located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point has the honor of being ranked #23 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Marquette University landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. Marquette University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school 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.
Alverno College landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Master’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 #14 for quality in the state of Wisconsin.
Mount Mary University landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. Mount Mary is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Mount Mary University has the honor of being ranked #3 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Carroll University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. Waukesha, 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, Carroll University is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Wisconsin.
Cardinal Stritch University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’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, Cardinal Stritch University is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Wisconsin.
Marian University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Master’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.
Marian University has the honor of being ranked #25 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Lakeland University landed the #22 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Plymouth, Wisconsin.
Lakeland University has the honor of being ranked #22 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value.
With a ranking of #23, Concordia University, Wisconsin did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Mequon, Wisconsin.
Not only is Concordia University, Wisconsin a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Wisconsin for overall quality.
With a ranking of #24, Herzing University - Madison did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Herzing University - Madison has the honor of being ranked #17 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Carthage College landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Carthage College has the honor of being ranked #18 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.