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2026 Best Value Value Schools in Wisconsin

[Value](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-systems-networking/cloud-computing/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value value schools.

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• Best Value Value Schools in Wisconsin

2026 Best Value Value Schools in Wisconsin

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Value Schools

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Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI

$4,803 In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,595 Avg Student Debt

$46,894 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Waukesha County Technical College the best value for a degree in value in Wisconsin. Waukesha County Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,803, while out-of-state students pay about $7,046. Value graduates carry a median of $16,595 in student loans. Value graduates of Waukesha County Technical College earn a median of $46,398 early in their careers. Set against $16,595 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI

$4,977 In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,812 Avg Student Debt

$45,413 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Madison Area Technical College one of the best values for value. Madison Area Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Madison. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,977, while out-of-state students pay about $7,141. Students borrow a median of $16,812 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $65,324. Set against $16,812 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.