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2027 Best Value Economics Schools in Wisconsin

10 Colleges in the United States
$23,153 Avg Student Debt
$60,306 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Economics Badge [Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for economics students.

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2027 Best Value Economics Schools in Wisconsin

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the economics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Economics Schools

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University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earned the #1 spot for value among economics schools in Wisconsin. Set in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,616, while out-of-state students pay about $18,716. Students borrow a median of $21,698 to complete the economics program here. Economics graduates of University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earn a median of $46,404 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a great value for students pursuing a degree in economics, landing the #2 spot this year. 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, compared with $16,446 for out-of-state students. Economics graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Economics graduates of University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn a median of $57,663 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.

3

Students looking for strong value in economics will find it at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point, which ranked #3. 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. Typical student debt for economics graduates is $24,161. Soon after graduation, economics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point generally make around $41,256. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point admits about 92% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earned it the #4 place for economics. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $22,398. Economics graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, economics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee generally make around $44,327. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a great value for students pursuing a degree in economics, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,070, while out-of-state students pay about $19,517. Typical student debt for economics graduates is $25,000. Economics graduates of University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earn a median of $53,595 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #6 spot for economics value this year. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for economics graduates is $20,750. Soon after graduation, economics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $64,223. That is a strong return on a $20,750 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire landed the #7 spot for economics value this year. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $19,228. Typical student debt for economics graduates is $21,500. Soon after graduation, economics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire generally make around $51,344. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Lawrence University landed the #8 spot for economics value this year. Located in the city of Appleton, Lawrence University is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,982. Typical student debt for economics 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.

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Saint Norbert College landed the #9 spot for economics value this year. Located in the suburb of De Pere, Saint Norbert College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $45,580 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for economics graduates is $27,000. Economics graduates of Saint Norbert College earn a median of $53,350 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University landed the #10 spot for economics value this year. Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,170. Students borrow a median of $23,718 to complete the economics program here. Soon after graduation, economics degree recipients from Marquette University generally make around $46,400. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.

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