2026 Best Business Schools in Wisconsin
Looking for the best Business degree programs in Wisconsin? This list ranks 87 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Business Degree Central reviewed 77 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Business Degree Schools in Wisconsin
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in Wisconsin. Located in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Madison
Madison Area Technical College came in at #2 on this year's Business ranking in Wisconsin. Based in Madison, WI, Madison Area Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,977, compared with $7,141 for out-of-state students. Madison Area Technical College Business students take on a median of $16,812 in debt. Get the full Madison Area Technical College report
The strong Business programs at Milwaukee School Of Engineering earned it the #3 place in Wisconsin. This private not-for-profit school is set in Milwaukee, WI. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. In-state tuition and fees run about $50,480. Milwaukee School Of Engineering Business students take on a median of $27,667 in debt. Get the full Milwaukee School Of Engineering report
The strong Business programs at Marquette University earned it the #4 place in Wisconsin. This private not-for-profit school is set in Milwaukee, WI. About 83% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,170. Typical Business student debt is $24,122. See the full Marquette University profile
The strong Business programs at Fox Valley Technical College earned it the #5 place in Wisconsin. Set in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,040, with out-of-state students paying around $7,283. Students borrow a median of $13,319 to complete their Business program here. Get the full Fox Valley Technical College report
Rasmussen College Wisconsin ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. This private for-profit school is set in Green Bay, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,345. The median Business program debt is $28,798. Read the full report on Rasmussen College Wisconsin
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College did well this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Fennimore, WI, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,904, while out-of-state students pay about $7,147. The median Business program debt is $12,112. Get the full Southwest Wisconsin Technical College report
Western Technical College La Cross ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Based in La Crosse, WI, Western Technical College La Cross is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,820 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,078 for out-of-state students. Typical Business student debt is $13,669. Read the full report on Western Technical College La Cross
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College placed #9 among Business schools in Wisconsin. Based in Green Bay, WI, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,960 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,203. Graduates carry a median of $14,997 in student loans. More on Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse landed the #10 spot in Wisconsin this year. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a public school based in La Crosse, WI. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,070, compared with $19,517 for out-of-state students. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse Business students take on a median of $23,551 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin La Crosse
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire did well this year, earning the #11 position. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public school based in Eau Claire, WI. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,642, compared with $19,228 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,574 to complete their Business program here. More on University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire
University Of Wisconsin Stout landed the #12 spot in Wisconsin this year. Set in Menomonie, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $10,701 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,265. Students borrow a median of $25,821 to complete their Business program here. See the full University Of Wisconsin Stout profile
Northcentral Technical College did well this year, earning the #13 position. Set in Wausau, WI, Northcentral Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,889 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,132 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,709 to complete their Business program here. See the full Northcentral Technical College profile
Waukesha County Technical College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Set in Pewaukee, WI, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,803 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,046. Waukesha County Technical College Business students take on a median of $16,595 in debt. See the full Waukesha County Technical College profile
Lakeshore Technical College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Set in Cleveland, WI, Lakeshore Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,844, while out-of-state students pay about $7,087. The median Business program debt is $11,582. Read the full report on Lakeshore Technical College
University Of Wisconsin Platteville landed the #16 spot in Wisconsin this year. Set in Platteville, WI, University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Students from in state pay about $8,644 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,603. Typical Business student debt is $23,677. More on University Of Wisconsin Platteville
University Of Wisconsin River Falls did well this year, earning the #17 position. Set in River Falls, WI, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,008, compared with $17,470 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,245 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin River Falls
Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public school based in Eau Claire, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,844, while out-of-state students pay about $7,087. The median Business program debt is $14,234. Read the full report on Chippewa Valley Technical College
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater did well this year, earning the #19 position. Set in Whitewater, WI, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,616, compared with $18,716 for out-of-state students. Typical Business student debt is $25,306. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Whitewater
Saint Norbert College placed #20 among Business schools in Wisconsin. Set in De Pere, WI, Saint Norbert College is a private not-for-profit institution. Saint Norbert College graduates 72% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,580. Students borrow a median of $26,578 to complete their Business program here. Get the full Saint Norbert College report
Carthage College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Carthage College is a private not-for-profit school based in Kenosha, WI. Carthage College posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,750. The median Business program debt is $25,708. See the full Carthage College profile
Gateway Technical College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Located in Kenosha, WI, Gateway Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,956, while out-of-state students pay about $7,199. The median Business program debt is $14,829. Read the full report on Gateway Technical College
University Of Wisconsin Green Bay ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a public school based in Green Bay, WI. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,700, with out-of-state students paying around $17,288. Students borrow a median of $24,477 to complete their Business program here. See the full University Of Wisconsin Green Bay profile
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Based in Oshkosh, WI, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh graduates 54% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,532, while out-of-state students pay about $16,446. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh Business students take on a median of $24,619 in debt. More on University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Moraine Park Technical College landed the #26 spot in Wisconsin this year. Set in Fond du Lac, WI, Moraine Park Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,819, while out-of-state students pay about $7,084. Typical Business student debt is $11,471. Read more about Moraine Park Technical College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Business Degree Schools in Wisconsin
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Lakeland College landed the #27 spot in Wisconsin this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Plymouth, WI. About 42% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $33,396. Students borrow a median of $29,722 to complete their Business program here. More on Lakeland College
Edgewood College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Set in Madison, WI, Edgewood College is a private not-for-profit institution. Edgewood College posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,860. Typical Business student debt is $26,750. Get the full Edgewood College report
Concordia University Wisconsin did well this year, earning the #29 position. Located in Mequon, WI, Concordia University Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution. Concordia University Wisconsin graduates 69% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,470. Typical Business student debt is $27,172. See the full Concordia University Wisconsin profile
Carroll University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Based in Waukesha, WI, Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,890. Typical Business student debt is $26,904. See the full Carroll University profile
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point landed the #31 spot in Wisconsin this year. This public school is set in Stevens Point, WI. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $18,248. Graduates carry a median of $24,161 in student loans. More on University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Marian University Wisconsin landed the #32 spot in Wisconsin this year. Based in Fond Du Lac, WI, Marian University Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,204. Graduates carry a median of $27,242 in student loans. More on Marian University Wisconsin
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Set in Rice Lake, WI, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,926, compared with $7,169 for out-of-state students. The median Business program debt is $11,384. Read more about Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee landed the #34 spot in Wisconsin this year. This public school is set in Milwaukee, WI. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Students from in state pay about $10,398 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,398 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,657 in student loans. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
University Of Wisconsin Parkside landed the #35 spot in Wisconsin this year. Based in Kenosha, WI, University Of Wisconsin Parkside is a public institution. About 40% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,270, compared with $17,429 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,485 to complete their Business program here. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Parkside
Viterbo University landed the #36 spot in Wisconsin this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in La Crosse, WI. Viterbo University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,250. Viterbo University Business students take on a median of $29,107 in debt. Get the full Viterbo University report
Mid State Technical College did well this year, earning the #37 position. Set in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Mid State Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,002, while out-of-state students pay about $7,171. Graduates carry a median of $11,626 in student loans. More on Mid State Technical College
Herzing University Madison did well this year, earning the #38 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Madison, WI. Herzing University Madison graduates 22% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,450. Typical Business student debt is $30,328. Get the full Herzing University Madison report
Milwaukee Area Technical College did well this year, earning the #39 position. This public school is set in Milwaukee, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,184, while out-of-state students pay about $7,427. The median Business program debt is $18,296. Read the full report on Milwaukee Area Technical College
Blackhawk Technical College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Located in Janesville, WI, Blackhawk Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,747 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,803 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,715 to complete their Business program here. More on Blackhawk Technical College
Alverno College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Based in Milwaukee, WI, Alverno College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,086. The median Business program debt is $34,425. Read more about Alverno College
Ottawa University Milwaukee placed #42 among Business schools in Wisconsin. Ottawa University Milwaukee is a private not-for-profit school based in Brookfield, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,296. Typical Business student debt is $31,484. Read the full report on Ottawa University Milwaukee
Maranatha Baptist Bible College landed the #43 spot in Wisconsin this year. Set in Watertown, WI, Maranatha Baptist Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Students from in state pay about $21,550 in tuition and fees. See the full Maranatha Baptist Bible College profile
Shepherds College did well this year, earning the #43 position. Get the full Shepherds College report
East West Healing Arts Institute did well this year, earning the #44 position. See the full East West Healing Arts Institute profile
The Professional Hair Design Academy landed the #45 spot in Wisconsin this year. See the full The Professional Hair Design Academy profile
The Institute Of Beauty And Wellness placed #46 among Business schools in Wisconsin. See the full The Institute Of Beauty And Wellness profile
Bryant And Stratton College Wauwatosa did well this year, earning the #47 position. Read the full report on Bryant And Stratton College Wauwatosa
Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Read the full report on Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee
First Class Cosmetology School came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Read more about First Class Cosmetology School
University Of Wisconsin System Administration did well this year, earning the #50 position. Get the full University Of Wisconsin System Administration report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 77 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 87 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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