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2027 Best Value Civil Engineering Schools in Wisconsin

5 Colleges in the United States
$25,888 Avg Student Debt
$71,574 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Civil Engineering Badge [Civil Engineering](/majors/engineering/civil-engineering/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value civil engineering schools.

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2027 Best Value Civil Engineering Schools in Wisconsin

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in civil engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Civil Engineering Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee the best value for a degree in civil engineering in Wisconsin. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. Typical student debt for civil engineering graduates is $28,000. Soon after graduation, civil engineering degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee generally make around $64,317. That is a strong return on a $28,000 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee admits about 91% of applicants.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Wisconsin Platteville one of the best values for civil engineering. University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Platteville. Students from in state pay about $8,644 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,603. Civil Engineering graduates carry a median of $23,522 in student loans. Soon after graduation, civil engineering degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Platteville generally make around $69,582. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the best values for civil engineering. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Civil Engineering graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, civil engineering degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $78,253. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Milwaukee School Of Engineering earned it the #4 place for civil engineering. Milwaukee School Of Engineering is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,480. Students borrow a median of $27,667 to complete the civil engineering program here. Early-career civil engineering graduates make about $72,940. Set against $27,667 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Milwaukee School Of Engineering admits about 59% of applicants.

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in civil engineering, landing the #5 spot this year. Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. Students from in state pay about $51,170 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for civil engineering graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, civil engineering degree recipients from Marquette University generally make around $68,386. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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