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2026 Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools in Wisconsin

1 Colleges in the United States
$23,596 Avg Student Debt
$59,649 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Ethnic Studies Badge [Ethnic Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/ethnic-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong ethnic studies education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 18 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for ethnic studies students.

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2026 Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools in Wisconsin

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in ethnic studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools

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For return on investment in ethnic studies, no school beat University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh this year. Located in the city of Oshkosh, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,532, with out-of-state students paying around $16,446. Typical student debt for ethnic studies graduates is $24,619. Early-career ethnic studies graduates make about $50,590. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh admits about 86% of applicants.

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University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a great value for students pursuing a degree in ethnic studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,616, compared with $18,716 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for ethnic studies graduates is $25,306. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Whitewater generally make around $45,767. That is a strong return on a $25,306 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater admits about 86% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the best values for ethnic studies. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Ethnic Studies graduates carry a median of $19,750 in student loans. Early-career ethnic studies graduates make about $28,841. That is a strong return on a $19,750 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Madison admits about 45% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earned it the #4 place for ethnic studies. Set in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,398, while out-of-state students pay about $22,398. Typical student debt for ethnic studies graduates is $25,730. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee generally make around $29,887. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earned it the #5 place for ethnic studies. Set in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,642 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,228. Students borrow a median of $22,574 to complete the ethnic studies program here. Early-career ethnic studies graduates make about $49,911. Set against $22,574 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 18 schools evaluated.

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

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