Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Find Schools Near

<nil> <nil>

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its <nil> ranking. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Business Master's Degree Schools in Wisconsin

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$24,917 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Milwaukee School of Engineering to be the best school for business students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Wisconsin.

MSOE does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 31% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Milwaukee School of Engineering Report

#2

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
$12,175 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Madison helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Wisconsin.

One thing to take note of is that UW - Madison does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 75% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Read More…

#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Marquette University is a great place for business students working on their master’s degree.

Online graduate courses are available at Marquette, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 58% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Marquette University Report

#4

University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Platteville, Wisconsin
$9,257 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Platteville is a great place for business students working on their master’s degree.

UW - Platteville does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read More…

#5

University of Wisconsin - Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin
$8,737 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Stout helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Wisconsin.

UW - Stout does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 85% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Read full report on University of Wisconsin - Stout

#6

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
$9,400 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire landed the #6 spot in the rankings for the best master’s degree business programs.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UW - Eau Claire. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read full report on University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

#7

Carthage College

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Carthage College landed the #7 spot in the rankings for the best master’s degree business programs.

Carthage does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Carthage College Report

#8

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

River Falls, Wisconsin
$9,124 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - River Falls did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UW - River Falls. In fact, around 92% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Wisconsin - River Falls Report

#9

Saint Norbert College

De Pere, Wisconsin
$11,363 Average Tuition & Fees

Saint Norbert College landed the #9 spot in the rankings for the best master’s degree business programs.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at SNC. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 17% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Saint Norbert College Report

#10

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Whitewater, Wisconsin
$9,307 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater landed the #10 spot in the rankings for the best master’s degree business programs.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UW - Whitewater does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 84% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Read full report on University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

#11

Edgewood College

Madison, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #11, Edgewood College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their master’s degree.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Edgewood. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Read More…

#12

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin
$9,260 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UW Oshkosh. In 2019-2020 about 89% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Read full report on University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

#13

Carroll University

Waukesha, Wisconsin
$13,719 Average Tuition & Fees

Carroll University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list.

Online graduate courses are available at Carroll U, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 32% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Carroll University Report

#14

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Green Bay, Wisconsin
$9,571 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay ranked #14 on this year’s list.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UW - Green Bay. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Read More…

#15

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$17,432 Average Tuition & Fees

Mount Mary University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Mount Mary does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 34% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Read More…

#16

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin
$9,569 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their master’s degree.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UW - Stevens Point. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

Read full report on University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

#17

University of Wisconsin - Parkside

Kenosha, Wisconsin
$9,174 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Parkside came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

One thing to take note of is that UW - Parkside does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Wisconsin - Parkside Report

#18

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin
$11,760 Average Tuition & Fees

Concordia University, Wisconsin came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Concordia University, Wisconsin. In fact, around 67% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Read More…

#19

Viterbo University

La Crosse, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #19, Viterbo University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their master’s degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Viterbo. During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full Viterbo University Report

#20

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$12,220 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UWM. In 2019-2020 about 82% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Report

#21

Cardinal Stritch University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$11,840 Average Tuition & Fees

Cardinal Stritch University landed the #21 spot in the rankings for the best master’s degree business programs.

Online graduate courses are available at Cardinal Stritch, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Read More…

#22

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #22, Marian University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their master’s degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Marian. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read More…

#23

Lakeland University

Plymouth, Wisconsin

Lakeland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list.

One thing to take note of is that Lakeland does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 81% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Lakeland University Report

#24

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, Wisconsin
$7,330 Average Tuition & Fees

Maranatha Baptist University ranked #24 on this year’s list.

MBU does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read full report on Maranatha Baptist University

#25

Alverno College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$10,402 Average Tuition & Fees

Alverno College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list.

Alverno does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 16% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Alverno College Report

Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs.

Visit School

Find Business Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited business colleges across the U.S.