2026 Best Secondary Education Schools in Wisconsin

Secondary Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their secondary education programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for secondary education students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Secondary Education Schools in Wisconsin

Best Schools for Secondary Education in Wisconsin

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall secondary education education in Wisconsin.

Top Schools in Secondary Education

1

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Secondary Education Degrees Awarded

$45,806 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Marquette University this year for secondary education. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Milwaukee. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at Marquette University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from Marquette University generally make around $45,806. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in secondary education from Marquette University

2

University Of Wisconsin River Falls
River Falls, WI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Secondary Education Degrees Awarded

$43,258 Median Starting Salary

University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in secondary education, landing the #2 spot this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of River Falls. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. About 10 secondary education degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin River Falls in the most recent year. Secondary Education graduates of University Of Wisconsin River Falls earn a median of $43,258 early in their careers. University Of Wisconsin River Falls graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full secondary education program report for University Of Wisconsin River Falls

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 12 schools evaluated.

• 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.