Best History Schools in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 18 colleges offering History programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 348 recent graduates. Graduates earn $30,791 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $30,243.

School choice matters significantly: Marquette University graduates earn $37,856 while Beloit College graduates earn $26,353 — a $11,503 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in WI

$30,791

WI Avg. Earnings

$30,243

National Avg.

607

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: History in Wisconsin

Public Schools (11)

$31,082

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (7)

$30,377

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Wisconsin produce comparable or higher early earnings for History graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

History Schools in Wisconsin, Ranked by Earnings

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI · Private

$37,856

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,886

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: 87.4%

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,843

Graduates: 107

Acceptance: 43.4%

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, WI · Public

$32,925

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,300

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 73.3%

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI · Public

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,891

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 82.8%

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · Public

$31,205

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 88.4%

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

River Falls, WI · Public

$36,141

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 81.6%

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI · Public

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,404

Graduates: 43

Acceptance: 90.1%

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Green Bay, WI · Public

$26,121

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,607

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 87.8%

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI · Public

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,315

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 76.1%

#10

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,757

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 72.6%

#11

Ripon College

Ripon, WI · Private

University of Wisconsin-Superior

Superior, WI · Public

Carroll University

Waukesha, WI · Private

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI · Private

$32,382

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,792

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 84.2%

#15

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI · Public

Lawrence University

Appleton, WI · Private

Saint Norbert College

De Pere, WI · Private

Beloit College

Beloit, WI · Private

$26,353

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 57.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for History in Wisconsin?

Marquette University ranks #1 for History in Wisconsin with median graduate earnings of $37,856 within two years of graduation. There are 18 schools offering History programs in the state.

How much do History graduates earn in Wisconsin?

History graduates in Wisconsin earn an average of $30,791 within two years of graduation. This is 2% above the national average of $30,243 for this major.

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

University of Wisconsin-Madison is the most selective History program in Wisconsin with an acceptance rate of 43.4%. The average acceptance rate across History programs in the state is 78.0%.

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

In Wisconsin, private History programs produce average earnings of $30,377 vs $31,082 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 11 public and 7 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.