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2027 Best Value Value Schools in Wisconsin

7 Colleges in the United States
$22,561 Avg Student Debt
$57,442 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/data-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes 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

1

For return on investment in value, no school beat Chippewa Valley Technical College this year. Located in the city of Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

2

A rank of #2 makes University Of Wisconsin Green Bay one of the best values for value. Located in the city of Green Bay, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,700, with out-of-state students paying around $17,288. Value graduates carry a median of $24,477 in student loans. Value graduates of University Of Wisconsin Green Bay earn a median of $42,853 early in their careers. Set against $24,477 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.

3

University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Oshkosh, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,532, with out-of-state students paying around $16,446. Typical student debt for value graduates is $24,619. 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.

4

Students looking for strong value in value will find it at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,398, compared with $22,398 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,657 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn a median of $46,561 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,657 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.

5

University Of Wisconsin La Crosse came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Set in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,070, with out-of-state students paying around $19,517. Typical student debt for value graduates is $23,551. Early-career value graduates make about $49,223. That is a strong return on a $23,551 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.

6

University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire landed the #6 spot for value value this year. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,642, with out-of-state students paying around $19,228. Typical student debt for value graduates is $22,574. Early-career value graduates make about $49,911. Set against $22,574 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #7 for value in value this year. 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. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $59,877. Set against $21,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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.

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