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#27 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
41 Colleges
$52,416 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

Wisconsin ranked #27 in the nation for graduate degrees with 14,445 students receiving a diploma in 2021. Although cost varies from school to school, the average graduate in-state tuition for the state is $13,104 per year, while out-of-state students pay an average of $16,385 per year.

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

#1

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$12,251 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UW - Madison handed out 4,310 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #1 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 - Madison

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,728 $24,054
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,523 $1,523
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $670 $1,503

#2

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$12,230 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 41 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UWM ranked #2 in terms of popularity with 1,666 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 - Milwaukee

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,701 $24,132
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,529 $1,529
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $669 $1,508

#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$22,410 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Marquette University was ranked the #3 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,233 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 Marquette University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $22,410 $22,410
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,245 $1,245

#4

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,174 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 table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, 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 $12,042 $12,042
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $132 $132
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $669 $669

#5

Viterbo University

La Crosse, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$9,824 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Viterbo handed out 575 graduate degrees. This makes it the #5 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 Viterbo University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,824 $9,824
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $614 $614

#6

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Whitewater, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$9,585 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater was ranked the #6 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 550 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 University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,436 $18,516
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,149 $1,149
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $467 $1,029

#7

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

La Crosse, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$10,124 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse was ranked the #7 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 466 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 - La Crosse

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,651 $18,637
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,473 $1,473
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $481 $1,035

#8

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$9,481 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 41 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UW Oshkosh ranked #8 in terms of popularity with 409 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 - Oshkosh

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,108 $17,798
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,373 $1,373
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $450 $989

#9

Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$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
$8,973 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UW - Stout handed out 327 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #10 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 - Stout

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,444 $16,090
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,529 $1,529
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $499 $979

#11

Herzing University - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$10,450 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Herzing University - Madison handed out 324 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #11 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 Herzing University - Madison

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,520 $9,520
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $930 $930
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $595 $595

#12

Alverno College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$10,594 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Alverno handed out 313 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #12 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 Alverno College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,744 $9,744
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $850 $850
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $812 $812

#13

Carroll University

Waukesha, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,138 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Carroll U handed out 269 graduate degrees. This makes it the #13 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 Carroll University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,938 $12,938
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,200 $1,200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $719 $719

#14

University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Platteville, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$9,275 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UW - Platteville handed out 252 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #14 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 - Platteville

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,831 $17,191
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,444 $1,444
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $435 $955

#15

Cardinal Stritch University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,128 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 41 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Cardinal Stritch ranked #15 in terms of popularity with 245 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 Cardinal Stritch University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,728 $11,728
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $400 $400
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $733 $733

#16

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$9,601 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire was ranked the #16 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 229 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 University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,188 $18,603
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,413 $1,413
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $455 $1,034

#17

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,408 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Mount Mary handed out 212 graduate degrees. This makes it the #17 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 Mount Mary University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,848 $18,848
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $560 $560
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $845 $845

#18

Lakeland University

Plymouth, Wisconsin
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,535 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Lakeland handed out 204 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #18 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 Lakeland University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,535 $12,535
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $691 $691

#19

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$9,599 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 41 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UW - Stevens Point ranked #19 in terms of popularity with 190 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 - Stevens Point

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,066 $17,706
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,533 $1,533
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $448 $984

#20

University of Wisconsin - Superior

Superior, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$9,272 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UW - Superior handed out 184 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #20 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 - Superior

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,640 $16,771
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,632 $1,632
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $427 $932

#21

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

River Falls, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$9,321 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Wisconsin - River Falls was ranked the #21 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 169 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 - River Falls

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,793 $17,274
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,528 $1,528
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $433 $960

#22

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Green Bay, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$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 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 - 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
$18,296 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Edgewood handed out 155 graduate degrees. This makes it the #23 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 Edgewood College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,296 $18,296
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,072 $1,072

#24

University of Wisconsin - Parkside

Kenosha, Wisconsin
Public Public vs. Private
$9,196 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Wisconsin - Parkside was ranked the #24 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 153 graduate degrees were handed out that year. 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 $1,168 $1,168
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
$25,689 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 41 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, MSOE ranked #25 in terms of popularity with 105 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 Milwaukee School of Engineering

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $24,786 $24,786
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $903 $903
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $918 $918

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

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