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2024 Best Education Schools in Wisconsin

32 Colleges in Wisconsin
6,605 Education Degrees Awarded
$41,877 Avg Early-Career Salary
Education is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #4 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 32 schools in Wisconsin to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of education. Combined, these schools handed out 6,605 degrees in education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Education School

Best Education Schools in Wisconsin Your choice of education school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Education Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Education
Bachelor's Degrees in Education
Master's Degrees in Education
Doctor's Degrees in Education

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Education Schools in Wisconsin ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Education in Wisconsin

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the education degree levels they offer.

10 Top Wisconsin Schools in Education

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
613 Education Degrees Awarded
3.6% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in education needs to check out University of Wisconsin - Madison. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were roughly 613 education students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year. Education degree recipients from University of Wisconsin - Madison earn a boost of about $4,057 above the average earnings of education majors.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 Education Degrees Awarded
$40,768 Median Starting Salary

Saint Norbert College is a great choice for students interested in a degree in education. SNC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized suburb of De Pere. A Best Colleges rank of #481 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SNC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 55 education students who graduated with this degree at SNC in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the education program earn an average of $40,768 in the first couple years of their career.

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
124 Education Degrees Awarded
$43,430 Median Starting Salary

Marquette University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in education. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #130 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Marquette is a great university overall.

There were about 124 education students who graduated with this degree at Marquette in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the education program make around $43,430 for their early career.

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Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
506 Education Degrees Awarded
22.5% Growth in Graduates

Viterbo University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in education. Viterbo is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of La Crosse. A Best Colleges rank of #521 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Viterbo is a great university overall.

There were about 506 education students who graduated with this degree at Viterbo in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the education degree program at Viterbo University get $13,414 above the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
333 Education Degrees Awarded
21.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #267 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - La Crosse is a great university overall.

There were roughly 333 education students who graduated with this degree at UW - La Crosse in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, education degree recipients generally earn about $41,015 in the first five years of their career.

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6
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
240 Education Degrees Awarded
$40,105 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Eau Claire, UW - Eau Claire is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #323 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Eau Claire is a great university overall.

There were roughly 240 education students who graduated with this degree at UW - Eau Claire in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients usually make around $40,105 at the beginning of their careers.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
288 Education Degrees Awarded
$42,458 Median Starting Salary

UW - Stout is a medium-sized public university located in the distant town of Menomonie. A Best Colleges rank of #455 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Stout is a great university overall.

There were approximately 288 education students who graduated with this degree at UW - Stout in the most recent data year. After graduation, education degree recipients usually make around $42,458 at the beginning of their careers.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
503 Education Degrees Awarded
$37,552 Median Starting Salary

UW - Whitewater is a fairly large public university located in the town of Whitewater. A Best Colleges rank of #359 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Whitewater is a great university overall.

There were roughly 503 education students who graduated with this degree at UW - Whitewater in the most recent data year. After graduating, education degree recipients typically make an average of $37,552 at the beginning of their careers.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
264 Education Degrees Awarded
12.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of River Falls, UW - River Falls is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #467 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - River Falls is a great university overall.

There were about 264 education students who graduated with this degree at UW - River Falls in the most recent data year. Education degree recipients from University of Wisconsin - River Falls receive an earnings boost of around $3,118 over the average income of education majors.

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Carroll University
Waukesha, WI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
123 Education Degrees Awarded
27.6% Growth in Graduates

Carroll U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waukesha. This university ranks 20th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were roughly 123 education students who graduated with this degree at Carroll U in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, education degree recipients generally make about $40,839 at the beginning of their careers.

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Best Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Indiana 38 10,390
Michigan 38 5,598
Ohio 38 8,875
Illinois 38 10,126

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Education Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,527
Teacher Education Subject Specific 979
Educational Administration 909
Special Education 710
General Education 659
Curriculum & Instruction 248
Student Counseling 192
Teaching Assistants 169
Education Philosophy 106
Teaching English or French 50

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