2027 Best Value Value Schools in Wisconsin
[Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/data-science/general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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2027 Best Value Value Schools in Wisconsin
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
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Leading the list is Chippewa Valley Technical College, our #1 best value for value in Wisconsin. Set in the city of Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,844, while out-of-state students pay about $7,087. Value graduates carry a median of $14,234 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Chippewa Valley Technical College generally make around $45,531. Set against $14,234 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Wisconsin Green Bay one of the best values for value. 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 value graduates is $24,477. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Green Bay generally make around $42,853. That is a strong return on a $24,477 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh one of the best values for value. Located in the city of Oshkosh, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,532, with out-of-state students paying around $16,446. Students borrow a median of $24,619 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh generally make around $50,590. That is a strong return on a $24,619 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,398 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,398. Typical student debt for value graduates is $26,657. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee generally make around $46,561. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earned it the #5 place for value. Set in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,070, while out-of-state students pay about $19,517. Students borrow a median of $23,551 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse generally make around $49,223. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 76%.
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earned the #6 position for value in value this year. Located in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,642, while out-of-state students pay about $19,228. Students borrow a median of $22,574 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire generally make around $49,911. Set against $22,574 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Value graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $59,877. Set against $21,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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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