2027 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in Wisconsin
[Higher Education/Higher Education Administration](/majors/education/educational-administration/higher-education-higher-education-administration/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for higher education/higher education administration students.
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2027 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in Wisconsin
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the higher education/higher education administration degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earned the #1 spot for value among higher education/higher education administration schools in Wisconsin. Located in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,616 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,716. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates carry a median of $25,306 in student loans. Early-career higher education/higher education administration graduates make about $45,767. That is a strong return on a $25,306 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a great value for students pursuing a degree in higher education/higher education administration, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,398 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,398 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $39,662 to complete the higher education/higher education administration program here. Soon after graduation, higher education/higher education administration degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee generally make around $48,310. That is a strong return on a $39,662 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee admits about 91% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in higher education/higher education administration will find it at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse, which ranked #3. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public school located in the city of La Crosse. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,070, compared with $19,517 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,551 to complete the higher education/higher education administration program here. Soon after graduation, higher education/higher education administration degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse generally make around $45,222. Set against $23,551 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse admits about 76% of applicants.
Alverno College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value higher education/higher education administration schools. Alverno College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. In-state tuition and fees average $34,086. Typical student debt for higher education/higher education administration graduates is $34,425. Soon after graduation, higher education/higher education administration degree recipients from Alverno College generally make around $66,052. That is a strong return on a $34,425 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Edgewood College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in higher education/higher education administration, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Madison, Edgewood College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $35,860 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for higher education/higher education administration graduates is $26,750. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates of Edgewood College earn a median of $91,024 early in their careers. Set against $26,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Marquette University earned the #6 position for value in higher education/higher education administration this year. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $51,170. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates carry a median of $24,122 in student loans. Soon after graduation, higher education/higher education administration degree recipients from Marquette University generally make around $49,744. That is a strong return on a $24,122 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
