2027 Best Value Value Schools in Wisconsin
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For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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2027 Best Value Value Schools in Wisconsin
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Value Schools
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College tops our 2027 list of the best value value schools in Wisconsin. Located in the town of Rice Lake, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,926, with out-of-state students paying around $7,169. Students borrow a median of $11,384 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $35,981. Set against $11,384 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Blackhawk Technical College earned it the #2 place for value. Located in the suburb of Janesville, Blackhawk Technical College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,747, with out-of-state students paying around $6,803. Students borrow a median of $13,715 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Blackhawk Technical College generally make around $44,256. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Lakeshore Technical College one of the best values for value. Lakeshore Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Cleveland. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,844, compared with $7,087 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $11,582. Value graduates of Lakeshore Technical College earn a median of $41,252 early in their careers. Set against $11,582 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College earned it the #4 place for value. Set in the city of Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,960, while out-of-state students pay about $7,203. Typical student debt for value graduates is $14,997. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College generally make around $42,016. That is a strong return on a $14,997 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at Northcentral Technical College, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Wausau, Northcentral Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,889 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,132 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,457 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $47,684. Set against $7,457 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Western Technical College La Cross ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Located in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College La Cross is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,820, with out-of-state students paying around $7,078. Value graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Western Technical College La Cross generally make around $60,488. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Waukesha County Technical College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Located in the suburb of Pewaukee, Waukesha County Technical College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,803, with out-of-state students paying around $7,046. Value graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans. Value graduates of Waukesha County Technical College earn a median of $65,178 early in their careers. Set against $13,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #8 spot for value value this year. Located in the city of Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,844, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Value graduates carry a median of $14,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Chippewa Valley Technical College generally make around $62,556. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College came in at #9 for value in value this year. Set in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,904, with out-of-state students paying around $7,147. Value graduates carry a median of $12,112 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $42,087. Set against $12,112 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Gateway Technical College placed #10 among the best values for value. Gateway Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Kenosha. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,956, while out-of-state students pay about $7,199. Students borrow a median of $14,829 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $42,410. Set against $14,829 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 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).
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