# Best Online Colleges in Wisconsin

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> Updated: 2026-06-07 | Schools: 44 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-online-colleges-wisconsin

## Methodology

Online programs in Wisconsin ranked by outcomes and value

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Marquette University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/marquette-university) | Milwaukee, WI | 82% | $78,257 | $31,487 | $23,940 | 0.31x |
| 2 | [Fox Valley Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/fox-valley-technical-college) | Appleton, WI | 63% | $45,684 | $11,407 | $10,402 | 0.23x |
| 3 | [Moraine Park Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/moraine-park-technical-college) | Fond du Lac, WI | 54% | $44,371 | $9,268 | $8,225 | 0.19x |
| 4 | [Lakeshore Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/lakeshore-technical-college) | Cleveland, WI | 46% | $47,113 | $9,653 | $7,000 | 0.15x |
| 5 | [University of Wisconsin-Madison](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison) | Madison, WI | 89% | $73,792 | $17,354 | $20,484 | 0.28x |
| 6 | [Northcentral Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northcentral-technical-college) | Wausau, WI | 47% | $44,925 | $10,303 | $7,500 | 0.17x |
| 7 | [Northeast Wisconsin Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northeast-wisconsin-technical-college) | Green Bay, WI | 49% | $44,553 | $9,918 | $11,719 | 0.26x |
| 8 | [Maranatha Baptist University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/maranatha-baptist-university) | Watertown, WI | 65% | $45,593 | $26,005 | $14,143 | 0.31x |
| 9 | [Waukesha County Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/waukesha-county-technical-college) | Pewaukee, WI | 45% | $46,894 | $11,101 | $12,000 | 0.26x |
| 10 | [Wisconsin Lutheran College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/wisconsin-lutheran-college) | Milwaukee, WI | 63% | $54,664 | $23,245 | $26,000 | 0.48x |
| 11 | [Viterbo University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/viterbo-university) | La Crosse, WI | 67% | $55,660 | $21,260 | $25,000 | 0.45x |
| 12 | [Mid-State Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/mid-state-technical-college) | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 53% | $42,253 | $10,873 | $8,000 | 0.19x |
| 13 | [Southwest Wisconsin Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southwest-wisconsin-technical-college) | Fennimore, WI | 60% | $43,470 | $12,896 | $7,500 | 0.17x |
| 14 | [Blackhawk Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/blackhawk-technical-college) | Janesville, WI | 32% | $41,620 | $9,330 | $9,550 | 0.23x |
| 15 | [Chippewa Valley Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/chippewa-valley-technical-college) | Eau Claire, WI | 48% | $46,297 | $12,285 | $11,432 | 0.25x |
| 16 | [Nicolet Area Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/nicolet-area-technical-college) | Rhinelander, WI | 45% | $38,643 | $8,255 | $7,837 | 0.2x |
| 17 | [Mount Mary University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/mount-mary-university) | Milwaukee, WI | 50% | $48,745 | $20,144 | $25,288 | 0.52x |
| 18 | [Edgewood College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/edgewood-college) | Madison, WI | 64% | $59,728 | $26,113 | $24,424 | 0.41x |
| 19 | [Gateway Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/gateway-technical-college) | Kenosha, WI | 49% | $40,264 | $12,928 | $12,165 | 0.3x |
| 20 | [Milwaukee Area Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/milwaukee-area-technical-college) | Milwaukee, WI | 25% | $41,113 | $9,112 | $14,955 | 0.36x |
| 21 | [Alverno College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/alverno-college) | Milwaukee, WI | 50% | $53,145 | $22,540 | $27,000 | 0.51x |
| 22 | [Lakeland University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/lakeland-university) | Plymouth, WI | 48% | $55,961 | $24,212 | $25,000 | 0.45x |
| 23 | [University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-eau-claire) | Eau Claire, WI | 66% | $58,561 | $16,550 | $20,909 | 0.36x |
| 24 | [University of Wisconsin-La Crosse](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-la-crosse) | La Crosse, WI | 71% | $60,378 | $16,210 | $22,500 | 0.37x |
| 25 | [University of Wisconsin-Whitewater](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-whitewater) | Whitewater, WI | 62% | $55,356 | $14,158 | $23,188 | 0.42x |
| 26 | [Northwood Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northwood-technical-college) | Rice Lake, WI | 54% | $43,406 | $8,989 | $8,250 | 0.19x |
| 27 | [University of Wisconsin-Green Bay](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-green-bay) | Green Bay, WI | 50% | $52,528 | $13,369 | $18,500 | 0.35x |
| 28 | [University of Wisconsin-Platteville](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-platteville) | Platteville, WI | 58% | $61,760 | $16,032 | $21,977 | 0.36x |
| 29 | [University of Wisconsin-Stout](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-stout) | Menomonie, WI | 54% | $58,084 | $17,490 | $23,000 | 0.4x |
| 30 | [University of Wisconsin-River Falls](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-river-falls) | River Falls, WI | 59% | $54,458 | $14,054 | $20,500 | 0.38x |
| 31 | [University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-oshkosh) | Oshkosh, WI | 51% | $55,548 | $14,305 | $21,500 | 0.39x |
| 32 | [Madison Area Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/madison-area-technical-college) | Madison, WI | 28% | $45,413 | $14,238 | $14,060 | 0.31x |
| 33 | [University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-stevens-point) | Stevens Point, WI | 53% | $52,021 | $14,559 | $21,503 | 0.41x |
| 34 | [University of Wisconsin-Superior](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-superior) | Superior, WI | 43% | $49,606 | $12,220 | $22,500 | 0.45x |
| 35 | [University of Wisconsin-Parkside](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-parkside) | Kenosha, WI | 40% | $51,129 | $11,772 | $20,492 | 0.4x |
| 36 | [University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee) | Milwaukee, WI | 50% | $54,990 | $15,014 | $23,000 | 0.42x |
| 37 | [Marian University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/marian-university-wi) | Fond Du Lac, WI | 43% | $53,501 | $21,937 | $25,000 | 0.47x |
| 38 | [Concordia University-Wisconsin](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/concordia-university-wisconsin) | Mequon, WI | 66% | $56,075 | $36,201 | $25,750 | 0.46x |
| 39 | [Herzing University-Kenosha](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/herzing-university-kenosha) | Kenosha, WI | 63% | $36,909 | $23,066 | $21,500 | 0.58x |
| 40 | [Western Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/western-technical-college-wi) | La Crosse, WI | 36% | $45,303 | $11,008 | $11,500 | 0.25x |
| 41 | [Herzing University-Brookfield](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/herzing-university-brookfield) | Brookfield, WI | 41% | $36,909 | $20,514 | $21,500 | 0.58x |
| 42 | [Bellin College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/bellin-college) | Green Bay, WI | 68% | $76,222 | $37,408 | $18,000 | 0.24x |
| 43 | [Herzing University-Madison](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/herzing-university-madison) | Madison, WI | 28% | $36,909 | $22,327 | $21,500 | 0.58x |
| 44 | [College of Menominee Nation](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/college-of-menominee-nation) | Keshena, WI | 30% | $25,853 | $8,805 | N/A | N/A |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Online Colleges in Wisconsin." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-06-07. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-online-colleges-wisconsin

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.