Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Wisconsin Colleges

Find Schools Near

Wisconsin Graduate Schools

#27 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
41 Colleges
14,445 Yearly Graduations
$51,788 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, 14,445 students received a graduate degree in Wisconsin, making it rank #27 in the nation in terms of graduations. Graduate students from Wisconsin can take advantage of in-state tuition, which averages about $12,947 per year. Out-of-state graduate tuition averages $16,196. Depending on the school you go to, you may have to pay quite a bit more - or quite a bit less.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
4,310 Yearly Degrees
$12,175 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Wisconsin - Madison was ranked the #1 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 4,310 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Wisconsin - Madison

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,728 $24,054
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,447 $1,447
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $670 $1,503

#2

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
1,666 Yearly Degrees
$12,220 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UWM handed out 1,666 graduate degrees. This makes it the #2 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,701 $24,132
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,519 $1,519
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $669 $1,508

#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,233 Yearly Degrees
$21,960 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 41 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Marquette ranked #3 in terms of popularity with 1,233 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Marquette University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $21,960 $21,960
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,220 $1,220

#4

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
812 Yearly Degrees
$11,760 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Concordia University, Wisconsin handed out 812 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #4 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Concordia University, Wisconsin

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,628 $11,628
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $132 $132
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $646 $646

#5

Viterbo University

La Crosse, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
575 Yearly Degrees
$9,488 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 41 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Viterbo ranked #5 in terms of popularity with 575 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Viterbo University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,488 $9,488
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $593 $593

#6

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Whitewater, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
550 Yearly Degrees
$9,307 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UW - Whitewater handed out 550 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #6 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,270 $18,153
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,037 $1,037
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $459 $1,008

#7

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

La Crosse, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
466 Yearly Degrees
$10,087 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 41 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UW - La Crosse ranked #7 in terms of popularity with 466 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,651 $18,637
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,436 $1,436
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $481 $1,035

#8

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
409 Yearly Degrees
$9,260 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UW Oshkosh handed out 409 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #8 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,949 $17,449
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,311 $1,311
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $442 $969

#9

Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
399 Yearly Degrees
$30,150 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Medical College of Wisconsin handed out 399 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #9 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Medical College of Wisconsin

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $30,000 $30,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $150 $150
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,250 $1,250

#10

University of Wisconsin - Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
327 Yearly Degrees
$8,737 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 41 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UW - Stout ranked #10 in terms of popularity with 327 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Wisconsin - Stout

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,298 $15,774
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,439 $1,439
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $485 $956

#11

Herzing University - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
324 Yearly Degrees
$11,680 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Herzing University - Madison handed out 324 graduate degrees. This makes it the #11 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Herzing University - Madison

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,800 $10,800
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $880 $880
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $675 $675

#12

Alverno College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
313 Yearly Degrees
$10,402 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Alverno handed out 313 graduate degrees. This makes it the #12 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Alverno College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,552 $9,552
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $850 $850
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $796 $796

#13

Carroll University

Waukesha, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
269 Yearly Degrees
$13,719 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 41 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Carroll U ranked #13 in terms of popularity with 269 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Carroll University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,713 $12,713
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,006 $1,006
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $706 $706

#14

University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Platteville, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
252 Yearly Degrees
$9,257 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UW - Platteville handed out 252 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #14 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Wisconsin - Platteville

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,831 $17,191
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,426 $1,426
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $435 $955

#15

Cardinal Stritch University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
245 Yearly Degrees
$11,840 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Cardinal Stritch handed out 245 graduate degrees. This makes it the #15 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Cardinal Stritch University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,440 $11,440
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $400 $400
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $715 $715

#16

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
229 Yearly Degrees
$9,400 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 41 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UW - Eau Claire ranked #16 in terms of popularity with 229 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,027 $18,061
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,373 $1,373
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $446 $1,003

#17

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
212 Yearly Degrees
$17,432 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Mount Mary handed out 212 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #17 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Mount Mary University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,882 $16,882
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $550 $550
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $804 $804

#18

Lakeland University

Plymouth, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
204 Yearly Degrees
$12,366 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Lakeland University was ranked the #18 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 204 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Lakeland University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,366 $12,366
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $687 $687

#19

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
190 Yearly Degrees
$9,569 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UW - Stevens Point handed out 190 graduate degrees. This makes it the #19 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,066 $17,706
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,503 $1,503
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $448 $984

#20

University of Wisconsin - Superior

Superior, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
184 Yearly Degrees
$9,260 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UW - Superior handed out 184 graduate degrees. This makes it the #20 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Wisconsin - Superior

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,640 $16,771
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,620 $1,620
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $424 $932

#21

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

River Falls, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
169 Yearly Degrees
$9,124 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 41 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UW - River Falls ranked #21 in terms of popularity with 169 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Wisconsin - River Falls

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,640 $16,771
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,484 $1,484
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $424 $932

#22

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Green Bay, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
158 Yearly Degrees
$9,571 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UW - Green Bay handed out 158 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #22 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,996 $17,551
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,575 $1,575
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $444 $975

#23

Edgewood College

Madison, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
155 Yearly Degrees
$18,936 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 41 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Edgewood ranked #23 in terms of popularity with 155 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Edgewood College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,936 $18,936
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,052 $1,052

#24

University of Wisconsin - Parkside

Kenosha, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
153 Yearly Degrees
$9,174 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UW - Parkside handed out 153 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #24 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Wisconsin - Parkside

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,028 $17,622
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,146 $1,146
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $446 $979

#25

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
105 Yearly Degrees
$24,917 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

MSOE handed out 105 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #25 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Milwaukee School of Engineering

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $24,057 $24,057
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $860 $860
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $891 $891

Other Wisconsin Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Marian University 92
27 Maranatha Baptist University 80
28 Carthage College 68
29 Wisconsin Lutheran College 52
30 Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential 50
31 Bellin College 42
32 Ottawa University - Milwaukee 35
33 Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology 25
34 Saint Norbert College 22
35 Madison Area Technical College 17
36 Nashotah House 16
36 Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology 16
38 Midwest College of Oriental Medicine - Racine 9
39 Herzing University - Kenosha 7
40 Herzing University - Brookfield 5
41 Rasmussen University - Wisconsin 0

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S.