Best Psychology, General Schools in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 29 colleges offering Psychology, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,794 recent graduates. Graduates earn $30,130 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $29,183.

Schools in WI

$30,130

WI Avg. Earnings

$29,183

National Avg.

1179

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Psychology, General in Wisconsin

Public Schools (13)

$29,497

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (15)

$30,717

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,220 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Psychology, General Schools in Wisconsin, Ranked by Earnings

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI · Private

$36,803

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,141

Graduates: 103

Acceptance: 87.4%

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

$32,514

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,572

Graduates: 236

Acceptance: 43.4%

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI · Public

$31,081

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,407

Graduates: 121

Acceptance: 76.1%

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, WI · Private

$34,420

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,825

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 66.8%

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI · Private

$32,569

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 67.5%

Carroll University

Waukesha, WI · Private

$36,083

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,372

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 58.4%

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, WI · Public

$29,594

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,771

Graduates: 142

Acceptance: 73.3%

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI · Private

$28,055

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,294

Graduates: 48

Acceptance: 84.2%

Lakeland University

Plymouth, WI · Private

$30,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,481

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 91.1%

#10

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

River Falls, WI · Public

$27,155

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,916

Graduates: 57

Acceptance: 81.6%

#11

Viterbo University

La Crosse, WI · Private

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI · Public

$28,598

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,897

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 84.7%

#13

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · Public

$29,876

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,263

Graduates: 324

Acceptance: 88.4%

#14

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI · Public

$31,495

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,051

Graduates: 75

Acceptance: 82.8%

#15

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI · Public

$26,850

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,692

Graduates: 63

Acceptance: 86.7%

#16

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI · Public

$31,547

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,530

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 87.3%

#17

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI · Public

$26,585

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,108

Graduates: 110

Acceptance: 90.1%

#18

Ripon College

Ripon, WI · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,277

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 83.9%

#19

Edgewood College

Madison, WI · Private

$30,616

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,940

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 94.5%

#20

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, WI · Private

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Green Bay, WI · Public

$29,163

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,970

Graduates: 134

Acceptance: 87.8%

#22

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI · Public

$28,236

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,636

Graduates: 75

Acceptance: 72.6%

#23

Lawrence University

Appleton, WI · Private

Beloit College

Beloit, WI · Private

$28,133

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,677

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 57.4%

#25

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, WI · Private

Alverno College

Milwaukee, WI · Private

$32,925

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,934

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 93.1%

#27

Saint Norbert College

De Pere, WI · Private

$26,739

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,941

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 92.2%

#28

University of Wisconsin-Superior

Superior, WI · Public

$30,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,996

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 93.6%

#29

Ottawa University-Milwaukee

Brookfield, WI ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Psychology, General in Wisconsin?

Marquette University ranks #1 for Psychology, General in Wisconsin with median graduate earnings of $36,803 within two years of graduation. There are 29 schools offering Psychology, General programs in the state.

How much do Psychology, General graduates earn in Wisconsin?

Psychology, General graduates in Wisconsin earn an average of $30,130 within two years of graduation. This is 3% above the national average of $29,183 for this major.

What is the hardest Psychology, General school to get into in Wisconsin?

University of Wisconsin-Madison is the most selective Psychology, General program in Wisconsin with an acceptance rate of 43.4%. The average acceptance rate across Psychology, General programs in the state is 79.8%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Psychology, General in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, private Psychology, General programs produce average earnings of $30,717 vs $29,497 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 13 public and 15 private options in the state.

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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.