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2027 Best Elementary Education Schools in Wisconsin

20 Colleges in the United States
1,039 Elementary Education Degrees Awarded
$45,971 Avg Early-Career Salary

Elementary Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Elementary Education in Wisconsin

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall elementary education education in Wisconsin.

Top Schools in Elementary Education

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No school ranked higher than University Of Wisconsin Madison this year for elementary education. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. About 107 elementary education degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $45,906 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the elementary education program at University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Students looking for a strong elementary education program will find one at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse, which ranked #2. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public school located in the city of La Crosse. About 71% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse awarded about 100 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse generally make around $51,489. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse graduates carry a median of $22,785 in student loans. More information about a degree in elementary education from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best elementary education schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Milwaukee. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Marquette University in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Marquette University earn a median of $45,806 early in their careers. Marquette University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Read more about the elementary education program at Marquette University

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Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

A rank of #4 makes Viterbo University one of the top schools for elementary education. Set in the city of La Crosse, Viterbo University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Viterbo University awarded about 46 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Viterbo University generally make around $49,498. Students borrow a median of $29,107 to complete this degree. See the full elementary education program report for Viterbo University

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Students looking for a strong elementary education program will find one at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point, which ranked #5. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Stevens Point. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point graduates 56% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point awarded about 85 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn a median of $43,087 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,240. See the full elementary education program report for University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

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Ripon College
Ripon, WI

Ripon College placed #6 among the best elementary education schools. Set in the town of Ripon, Ripon College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Ripon College graduates 63% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Ripon College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $35,385 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,973. See the full elementary education program report for Ripon College

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire placed #7 among the best elementary education schools. This large public university is located in the city of Eau Claire. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 87 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn around $44,178 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in elementary education from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh placed #8 among the best elementary education schools. This large public university is located in the city of Oshkosh. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh awarded about 70 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh generally make around $44,453. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full elementary education program report for University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

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Wisconsin Lutheran College came in at #9 for elementary education this year. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Lutheran College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Wisconsin Lutheran College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $49,485 in their early career. Wisconsin Lutheran College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full elementary education program report for Wisconsin Lutheran College

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University Of Wisconsin Parkside landed the #10 spot for elementary education this year. Located in the rural area of Kenosha, University Of Wisconsin Parkside is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin Parkside awarded about 18 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of University Of Wisconsin Parkside earn a median of $40,365 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,485. Read more about the elementary education program at University Of Wisconsin Parkside

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University Of Wisconsin Whitewater came in at #11 for elementary education this year. Set in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public institution. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater graduates 63% of students within six years. About 108 elementary education degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Whitewater in the most recent year. Elementary Education graduates of University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earn a median of $48,843 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,687 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in elementary education from University Of Wisconsin Whitewater

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Concordia University Wisconsin landed the #12 spot for elementary education this year. Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Mequon. Concordia University Wisconsin graduates 69% of students within six years. Concordia University Wisconsin awarded about 61 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Concordia University Wisconsin earn a median of $49,291 early in their careers. Concordia University Wisconsin graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in elementary education from Concordia University Wisconsin

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Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Carroll University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best elementary education schools. Set in the city of Waukesha, Carroll University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 32 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Carroll University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Carroll University generally make around $45,253. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full elementary education details for Carroll University

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Edgewood College
Madison, WI

Edgewood College came in at #14 for elementary education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Madison. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 21 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Edgewood College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Edgewood College earn around $46,458 in the first couple years of their career. Edgewood College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the elementary education program at Edgewood College

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Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Carthage College earned the #15 position for elementary education this year. Carthage College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kenosha. Carthage College graduates 64% of students within six years. About 28 elementary education degrees were awarded at Carthage College in the most recent year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $47,185 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,954 to complete this degree. Read more about the elementary education program at Carthage College

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University Of Wisconsin River Falls earned the #16 position for elementary education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of River Falls. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 44 elementary education degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin River Falls in the most recent year. Elementary Education graduates of University Of Wisconsin River Falls earn a median of $43,258 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in elementary education from University Of Wisconsin River Falls

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Maranatha Baptist Bible College landed the #17 spot for elementary education this year. Maranatha Baptist Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Watertown. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Maranatha Baptist Bible College in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Maranatha Baptist Bible College earn a median of $56,298 early in their careers. Get the full elementary education details for Maranatha Baptist Bible College

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University Of Wisconsin Platteville earned the #18 position for elementary education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Platteville. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 47 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Platteville in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of University Of Wisconsin Platteville earn a median of $39,290 early in their careers. University Of Wisconsin Platteville graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full elementary education details for University Of Wisconsin Platteville

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Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI

Alverno College landed the #19 spot for elementary education this year. Alverno College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. Alverno College graduates 51% of students within six years. Alverno College awarded about 34 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Alverno College generally make around $47,918. Alverno College graduates carry a median of $30,584 in student loans. Read more about the elementary education program at Alverno College

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University Of Wisconsin Superior earned the #20 position for elementary education this year. University Of Wisconsin Superior is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Superior. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 100 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Superior in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from University Of Wisconsin Superior earn around $45,982 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $32,774 to complete this degree. See the full elementary education program report for University Of Wisconsin Superior

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 20 schools evaluated.

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