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2026 Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Wisconsin

1 Colleges in the United States
600 Ethnic Studies Degrees Awarded
$40,999 Avg Early-Career Salary

Ethnic Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 18 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best ethnic studies schools.

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Best Schools for Ethnic Studies in Wisconsin

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

Top Schools in Ethnic Studies

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No school ranked higher than University Of Wisconsin Madison this year for ethnic studies. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. About 90% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 518 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $28,841 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $19,750 in student loans. Get the full ethnic studies details for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh one of the top schools for ethnic studies. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh graduates 54% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh awarded about 12 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn around $50,590 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,619 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in ethnic studies from University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

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Students looking for a strong ethnic studies program will find one at University Of Wisconsin Whitewater, which ranked #3. This large public university is located in the town of Whitewater. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 16 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Whitewater in the most recent year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $45,767 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,306 to complete this degree. See the full ethnic studies program report for University Of Wisconsin Whitewater

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Students looking for a strong ethnic studies program will find one at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire, which ranked #4. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire awarded about 23 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn around $49,911 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire graduates carry a median of $22,574 in student loans. Read more about the ethnic studies program at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee one of the top schools for ethnic studies. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 31 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee generally make around $29,887. Typical student debt for the program is $25,730. Get the full ethnic studies details for University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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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 · 18 schools evaluated.

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