2027 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools in Wisconsin

[Reading Teacher Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/reading-teacher-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong reading teacher education education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for reading teacher education students.
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2027 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools in Wisconsin
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in reading teacher education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin River Falls the best value for a degree in reading teacher education in Wisconsin. Located in the town of River Falls, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,008, compared with $17,470 for out-of-state students. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin River Falls generally make around $43,296. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin River Falls admits about 82% of applicants.
University Of Wisconsin Superior is a great value for students pursuing a degree in reading teacher education, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Superior, University Of Wisconsin Superior is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,812 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,726. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $27,845 in student loans. Early-career reading teacher education graduates make about $45,219. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in reading teacher education will find it at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Oshkosh, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,532, compared with $16,446 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,500 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Reading Teacher Education graduates of University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn a median of $51,022 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Carroll University one of the best values for reading teacher education. Set in the city of Waukesha, Carroll University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $38,890. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $26,904. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from Carroll University generally make around $52,404. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Carroll University admits about 67% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earned it the #5 place for reading teacher education. Set in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,070 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,517. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $29,000. Reading Teacher Education graduates of University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earn a median of $50,002 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,000 median debt. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse admits about 76% of applicants.
Viterbo University placed #6 among the best values for reading teacher education. Located in the city of La Crosse, Viterbo University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $34,250 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $29,107. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from Viterbo University generally make around $57,374. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Alverno College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value reading teacher education schools. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Alverno College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $34,086. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $34,425. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from Alverno College generally make around $55,790. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Concordia University Wisconsin ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value reading teacher education schools. Located in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $35,470 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $28,500. Early-career reading teacher education graduates make about $49,688. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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.