Best Economics Schools in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 14 colleges offering Economics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 563 recent graduates. Graduates earn $47,016 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $48,383.

Schools in WI

$47,016

WI Avg. Earnings

$48,383

National Avg.

449

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Economics in Wisconsin

Public Schools (9)

$46,591

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (5)

$48,290

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,699 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Economics Schools in Wisconsin, Ranked by Earnings

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

$49,521

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $48,053

Graduates: 292

Acceptance: 43.4%

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI · Private

$43,575

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 87.4%

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI · Public

$50,231

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $51,271

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 86.7%

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI · Public

$54,435

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $49,766

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 82.8%

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, WI · Public

$46,087

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $44,228

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 73.3%

Lawrence University

Appleton, WI · Private

$54,035

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 63.0%

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI · Public

$41,565

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,825

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 76.1%

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 84.2%

Ripon College

Ripon, WI · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,328

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 83.9%

#10

Saint Norbert College

De Pere, WI · Private

$47,260

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $48,015

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 92.2%

#11

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI · Public

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · Public

$47,729

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,227

Graduates: 102

Acceptance: 88.4%

#13

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

River Falls, WI · Public

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Green Bay, WI · Public

$42,682

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 87.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Economics in Wisconsin?

University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #1 for Economics in Wisconsin with median graduate earnings of $49,521 within two years of graduation. There are 14 schools offering Economics programs in the state.

How much do Economics graduates earn in Wisconsin?

Economics graduates in Wisconsin earn an average of $47,016 within two years of graduation. This is 3% below the national average of $48,383 for this major.

What is the hardest Economics school to get into in Wisconsin?

University of Wisconsin-Madison is the most selective Economics program in Wisconsin with an acceptance rate of 43.4%. The average acceptance rate across Economics programs in the state is 80.1%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Economics in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, private Economics programs produce average earnings of $48,290 vs $46,591 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 9 public and 5 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Wisconsin

Computer Engineering $73,755 Construction Management $63,643 Computer Programming $62,260 Civil Engineering $62,210 Computer and Information Sciences, General $61,271 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $60,265 Computer Science $59,189 Computer Systems Analysis $57,437

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.