Best colleges for business in Wisconsin

    University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks first in Wisconsin for business value (#12 nationally, value score 88.2): graduates earn $100,005 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $16,600 a year.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition · Source: College Scorecard field of study, reporting year 2025 · 23 Wisconsin colleges ranked · Updated November 4, 2026

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    Best business colleges in Wisconsin

    University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks first in Wisconsin for business value (#12 nationally, value score 88.2): graduates earn $100,005 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $16,600 a year. 23 Wisconsin colleges qualify. At the median one, business graduates earn $66,306 and the average net price is $17,533 a year.

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard field of study, 2025

    What the data shows

    Key findings

    • 23 Wisconsin colleges qualify. At the median one, business graduates earn $66,306 and the average net price is $17,533 a year.
    • The lowest average net price among them is at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay: $12,211 a year.
    Median earnings
    $66,306
    National: $64,860
    Median net price
    $17,533
    National: $19,132
    Median federal debt
    $21,250
    business graduates
    Public colleges
    12 of 23
    in this list

    23 colleges

    The Wisconsin ranking

    Ordered by the national value score; the national rank is shown with each college. Earnings are medians 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    1. Rank in Wisconsin 1

      University of Wisconsin-Madison

      Madison, WI · Public · #12 nationally

      88.2Value
      Earnings
      $100,005
      Net price
      $16,600
      Federal debt
      $17,510
      Graduation rate
      90%
    2. Rank in Wisconsin 2

      University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

      Oshkosh, WI · Public · #128 nationally

      70.8Value
      Earnings
      $79,228
      Net price
      $16,492
      Federal debt
      $19,500
      Graduation rate
      47%
    3. Rank in Wisconsin 3

      University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

      Whitewater, WI · Public · #152 nationally

      68.5Value
      Earnings
      $73,415
      Net price
      $13,737
      Federal debt
      $22,500
      Graduation rate
      56%
    4. Rank in Wisconsin 4

      Marquette University

      Milwaukee, WI · Private nonprofit · #161 nationally

      68.0Value
      Earnings
      $81,670
      Net price
      $30,561
      Federal debt
      $20,500
      Graduation rate
      79%
    5. Rank in Wisconsin 5

      University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

      Milwaukee, WI · Public · #230 nationally

      64.5Value
      Earnings
      $72,507
      Net price
      $15,625
      Federal debt
      $21,250
      Graduation rate
      50%
    6. Rank in Wisconsin 6

      University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

      La Crosse, WI · Public · #231 nationally

      64.5Value
      Earnings
      $67,521
      Net price
      $17,064
      Federal debt
      $19,500
      Graduation rate
      71%
    7. Rank in Wisconsin 7

      University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

      Eau Claire, WI · Public · #291 nationally

      60.8Value
      Earnings
      $66,606
      Net price
      $16,133
      Federal debt
      $20,250
      Graduation rate
      62%
    8. Rank in Wisconsin 8

      University of Wisconsin-River Falls

      River Falls, WI · Public · #311 nationally

      59.4Value
      Earnings
      $65,509
      Net price
      $14,703
      Federal debt
      $19,700
      Graduation rate
      58%
    9. Rank in Wisconsin 9

      University of Wisconsin-Stout

      Menomonie, WI · Public · #316 nationally

      59.2Value
      Earnings
      $68,697
      Net price
      $17,533
      Federal debt
      $20,500
      Graduation rate
      53%
    10. Rank in Wisconsin 10

      University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

      Stevens Point, WI · Public · #363 nationally

      56.6Value
      Earnings
      $64,760
      Net price
      $14,757
      Federal debt
      $19,500
      Graduation rate
      53%
    11. Rank in Wisconsin 11

      University of Wisconsin-Platteville

      Platteville, WI · Public · #368 nationally

      56.4Value
      Earnings
      $66,306
      Net price
      $15,451
      Federal debt
      $22,600
      Graduation rate
      58%
    12. Rank in Wisconsin 12

      Viterbo University

      La Crosse, WI · Private nonprofit · #386 nationally

      55.8Value
      Earnings
      $70,009
      Net price
      $22,797
      Federal debt
      $22,416
      Graduation rate
      63%
    13. Rank in Wisconsin 13

      Carthage College

      Kenosha, WI · Private nonprofit · #416 nationally

      53.8Value
      Earnings
      $72,468
      Net price
      $26,444
      Federal debt
      $24,478
      Graduation rate
      66%
    14. Rank in Wisconsin 14

      University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

      Green Bay, WI · Public · #479 nationally

      50.1Value
      Earnings
      $62,276
      Net price
      $12,211
      Federal debt
      $20,407
      Graduation rate
      47%
    15. Rank in Wisconsin 15

      Marian University-Wisconsin

      Fond Du Lac, WI · Private nonprofit · #575 nationally

      45.4Value
      Earnings
      $64,625
      Net price
      $22,225
      Federal debt
      $19,363
      Graduation rate
      46%
    16. Rank in Wisconsin 16

      Edgewood College

      Madison, WI · Private nonprofit · #626 nationally

      42.3Value
      Earnings
      $64,738
      Net price
      $28,487
      Federal debt
      $21,500
      Graduation rate
      61%
    17. Rank in Wisconsin 17

      Carroll University-Wisconsin

      Waukesha, WI · Private nonprofit · #632 nationally

      42.0Value
      Earnings
      $64,807
      Net price
      $24,205
      Federal debt
      $26,772
      Graduation rate
      69%
    18. Rank in Wisconsin 18

      Concordia University-Wisconsin

      Mequon, WI · Private nonprofit · #653 nationally

      40.5Value
      Earnings
      $65,787
      Net price
      $29,239
      Federal debt
      $26,500
      Graduation rate
      67%
    19. Rank in Wisconsin 19

      Saint Norbert College

      De Pere, WI · Private nonprofit · #673 nationally

      39.6Value
      Earnings
      $64,162
      Net price
      $28,822
      Federal debt
      $25,562
      Graduation rate
      72%
    20. Rank in Wisconsin 20

      University of Wisconsin-Superior

      Superior, WI · Public · #725 nationally

      37.4Value
      Earnings
      $56,863
      Net price
      $13,843
      Federal debt
      $20,250
      Graduation rate
      43%
    21. Rank in Wisconsin 21

      Lakeland University

      Plymouth, WI · Private nonprofit · #726 nationally

      37.3Value
      Earnings
      $66,108
      Net price
      $23,722
      Federal debt
      $25,000
      Graduation rate
      38%
    22. Rank in Wisconsin 22

      Herzing University-Madison

      Madison, WI · Private nonprofit · #766 nationally

      35.0Value
      Earnings
      $66,379
      Net price
      $20,293
      Federal debt
      $35,046
      Graduation rate
      29%
    23. Rank in Wisconsin 23

      Wisconsin Lutheran College

      Milwaukee, WI · Private nonprofit · #767 nationally

      35.0Value
      Earnings
      $61,704
      Net price
      $24,761
      Federal debt
      $26,110
      Graduation rate
      66%

    Method: the same value score as the national business ranking (earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate, each a national percentile). Data: College Scorecard, reporting year 2025; 2026–27 edition, verified Nov 2026.

    Questions about business colleges in Wisconsin

    What are the best colleges for business in Wisconsin?

    By CollegesRef value score, the top 3 Wisconsin colleges for business are University of Wisconsin-Madison (value score 88.2), University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (value score 70.8) and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (value score 68.5). The score weighs graduate earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate.

    Which Wisconsin college has the highest earnings for business graduates?

    University of Wisconsin-Madison: its business graduates have median earnings of $100,005 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    What is the most affordable business college in Wisconsin on this list?

    University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has the lowest average net price of the ranked Wisconsin colleges, $12,211 a year after grants. A family's own price depends on income and aid.

    How many Wisconsin colleges are ranked for business?

    23 Wisconsin colleges have a business bachelor's program with enough graduates and reported earnings, plus a published net price and graduation rate. Ranks shown are national; the state rank is their order within Wisconsin.