2027 Best Value History Schools in Wisconsin

[History](/majors/history/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find the best return on investment for history students.
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2027 Best Value History Schools in Wisconsin
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the history degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value History Schools
For return on investment in history, no school beat University Of Wisconsin River Falls this year. University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of River Falls. Students from in state pay about $9,008 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,470 for out-of-state students. History graduates carry a median of $24,245 in student loans. Early-career history graduates make about $47,577. Set against $24,245 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a great value for students pursuing a degree in history, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh. Students from in state pay about $8,532 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,446. Students borrow a median of $21,906 to complete the history program here. History graduates of University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn a median of $32,259 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,906 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Students looking for strong value in history will find it at University Of Wisconsin Green Bay, which ranked #3. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a large public school located in the city of Green Bay. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,700, compared with $17,288 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for history graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Green Bay generally make around $32,930. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Students looking for strong value in history will find it at University Of Wisconsin Whitewater, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,616, with out-of-state students paying around $18,716. History graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career history graduates make about $40,807. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a great value for students pursuing a degree in history, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Stevens Point, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,228, compared with $18,248 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,310 to complete the history program here. Early-career history graduates make about $35,947. Set against $23,310 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point admits about 92% of applicants.
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value history schools. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee. In-state tuition and fees average $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the history program here. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee generally make around $32,538. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.
University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value history schools. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Typical student debt for history graduates is $20,909. History graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $35,959 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,909 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse placed #8 among the best values for history. Located in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,070, while out-of-state students pay about $19,517. Students borrow a median of $26,924 to complete the history program here. History graduates of University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earn a median of $28,013 early in their careers. Set against $26,924 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire placed #9 among the best values for history. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire. Students from in state pay about $9,642 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,228. History graduates carry a median of $23,112 in student loans. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire generally make around $28,998. Set against $23,112 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire admits about 82% of applicants.
Ripon College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value history schools. Ripon College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ripon. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $51,900. Typical student debt for history graduates is $26,838. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Ripon College generally make around $25,421. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Lawrence University placed #11 among the best values for history. Set in the city of Appleton, Lawrence University is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $56,982. Typical student debt for history graduates is $15,699. Median earnings reach $55,789 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $15,699 median debt. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
Saint Norbert College landed the #12 spot for history value this year. Set in the suburb of De Pere, Saint Norbert College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,580. Students borrow a median of $26,578 to complete the history program here. History graduates of Saint Norbert College earn a median of $48,421 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Carthage College came in at #13 for value in history this year. Located in the city of Kenosha, Carthage College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,750. Students borrow a median of $25,708 to complete the history program here. Early-career history graduates make about $41,923. Set against $25,708 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Carthage College admits about 87% of applicants.
Marquette University placed #14 among the best values for history. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,170. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the history program here. Early-career history graduates make about $36,907. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Marquette University admits about 81% of applicants.
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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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 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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