Wisconsin Colleges

More than 100 colleges and universities are found throughout Wisconsin today. The state was among the Midwestern leaders in the American state university movement following the Civil War. Education in the state advocated the "Wisconsin Idea," emphasizing purpose for service to the people and epitomized progressive movements within colleges and universities at the time. The public education system is led by the 26 campus-strong University of Wisconsin Colleges. Private Wisconsin colleges do not disappoint either with notable institutions such as Marquette University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Medical College of Wisconsin, Edgewood College, Beloit College, and Lawrence University, among others. Both Madison-based University of Wisconsin and Milwaukee-based Marquette University earned places on US News & World Report’s list of Top Schools. Other top cities are host to many of the community colleges and career colleges in Wisconsin including Green Bay, La Crosse and Appleton.

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Wisconsin College and Degree Offerings

Whether you’re searching for a top 4-year university that provides a wealth of bachelors degree programs or a small liberal art school, the colleges in Wisconsin likely have what you’re looking for. The University of Wisconsin and its 26 campuses dominates the 4-year college options, but as you can imagine, hundreds of majors are offered to bachelors degree and masters degree students. More than a dozen private 4-year institutions are also found in the state some of which focus on particular subjects such as Engineering, Art and Design. If a certificate program or 2-year career training degree is more suitable for your needs, the list of colleges in Wisconsin delivers many options. Nearly every major city is home to one or more community colleges along with a technical college.

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To provide you with the most accurate and helpful facts, our Top 10 Most Popular results are based on a combination of program or major graduation data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education, and the popularity of a school on our web site.

Wisconsin Career Opportunities

With one-third of the state’s population centered in Milwaukee, the urban area offers career opportunities to many of the graduates of Wisconsin colleges. But many medium-sized cities throughout the state offer ample opportunities as well. Every type of career from Legal Assistant/Paralegal to Early Childhood Education can be found in Wisconsin. Of the top 25 jobs projected to grow the fastest over the next decade, 17 are healthcare focused. Nursing, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS), Medical Assistant Professions and medical technology specialists such as Ultrasound Technician professions are all in demand. Another major industry in the state that can lead to a lucrative career for graduates of colleges in Wisconsin is tourism. Attractions are found across the state from the Wisconsin Dells to Door County. Degrees in Management, Business Administration and Management and General Business can all help you take advantage of the many hotels, restaurants and shops run in these high-traffic tourist areas.

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