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2026 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Wisconsin

12 Colleges in the United States
2,276 Liberal Arts General Studies Degrees Awarded
$42,017 Avg Early-Career Salary

Liberal Arts General Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 45 schools to find the best for liberal arts general studies students.

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Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies in Wisconsin

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall liberal arts general studies education in Wisconsin.

Top Schools in Liberal Arts General Studies

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University Of Wisconsin Madison is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in liberal arts general studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 73 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $59,877 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at University Of Wisconsin Madison

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in liberal arts general studies, ranking #2. Located in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public university. About 71% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 117 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earn a median of $49,223 early in their careers. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse graduates carry a median of $23,551 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee one of the top schools for liberal arts general studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Milwaukee. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee graduates 53% of students within six years. About 185 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn around $37,845 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,011. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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Students looking for a strong liberal arts general studies program will find one at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh, which ranked #4. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh awarded about 196 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn around $38,451 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,532 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

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University Of Wisconsin Green Bay came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. This large public university is located in the city of Green Bay. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 397 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Green Bay in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from University Of Wisconsin Green Bay earn around $54,436 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for University Of Wisconsin Green Bay

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University Of Wisconsin Platteville came in at #6 for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the town of Platteville, University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a moderately-sized public university. About 61% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Platteville awarded about 67 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $37,558 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin Platteville graduates carry a median of $11,875 in student loans. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for University Of Wisconsin Platteville

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Nicolet Area Technical College came in at #7 for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the rural area of Rhinelander, Nicolet Area Technical College is a small public institution. About 51 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Nicolet Area Technical College in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Nicolet Area Technical College earn a median of $46,419 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Nicolet Area Technical College

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University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point earned the #8 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the town of Stevens Point, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point awarded about 65 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point generally make around $25,231. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

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Madison Area Technical College came in at #9 for liberal arts general studies this year. Madison Area Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Madison. About 450 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Madison Area Technical College in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Madison Area Technical College earn a median of $29,018 early in their careers. Madison Area Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Madison Area Technical College

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University Of Wisconsin Whitewater placed #10 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public university. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater graduates 63% of students within six years. About 187 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Whitewater in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earn a median of $36,904 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,251. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at University Of Wisconsin Whitewater

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Western Technical College La Cross came in at #11 for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College La Cross is a moderately-sized public university. About 23 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Western Technical College La Cross in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $43,479 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,669. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Western Technical College La Cross

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire landed the #12 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. 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. There were roughly 47 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn around $43,714 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,708. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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University Of Wisconsin Parkside placed #13 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the rural area of Kenosha, University Of Wisconsin Parkside is a mid-sized public university. About 40% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 44 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Parkside in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Parkside generally make around $40,365. Typical student debt for the program is $24,485. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at University Of Wisconsin Parkside

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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the town of Rice Lake, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 10 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College earn around $35,981 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,384 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

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Chippewa Valley Technical College placed #15 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Chippewa Valley Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire. There were roughly 48 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Chippewa Valley Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Chippewa Valley Technical College generally make around $45,531. Chippewa Valley Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,234 in student loans. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Chippewa Valley Technical College

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Northcentral Technical College earned the #16 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the city of Wausau, Northcentral Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. About 13 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Northcentral Technical College in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Northcentral Technical College earn a median of $41,696 early in their careers. Northcentral Technical College graduates carry a median of $11,709 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Northcentral Technical College

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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Flex ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. This small public university is located in the city of Milwaukee. About 22 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Flex in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Flex earn a median of $30,144 early in their careers. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Flex graduates carry a median of $10,700 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Flex

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Mid State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Mid State Technical College came in at #18 for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the town of Wisconsin Rapids, Mid State Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 20 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Mid State Technical College in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Mid State Technical College earn a median of $41,678 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,626. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Mid State Technical College

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Gateway Technical College placed #19 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Gateway Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Kenosha. About 18 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Gateway Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $42,410 in their early career. Gateway Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,829 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Gateway Technical College

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Milwaukee Area Technical College landed the #20 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. Milwaukee Area Technical College is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee. Milwaukee Area Technical College awarded about 144 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Milwaukee Area Technical College earn a median of $29,812 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,298. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Milwaukee Area Technical College

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Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI

Alverno College earned the #21 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Alverno College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Alverno College graduates 51% of students within six years. Alverno College awarded about 38 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Alverno College earn a median of $44,812 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $43,066 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Alverno College

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Herzing University Madison ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the city of Madison, Herzing University Madison is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 22% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 31 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Herzing University Madison in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Herzing University Madison generally make around $53,203. Herzing University Madison graduates carry a median of $30,328 in student loans. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Herzing University Madison

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Herzing University Kenosha earned the #23 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the city of Kenosha, Herzing University Kenosha is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 18 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Herzing University Kenosha in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Herzing University Kenosha generally make around $50,311. Students borrow a median of $32,832 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Herzing University Kenosha

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Herzing University Brookfield ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the suburb of Brookfield, Herzing University Brookfield is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 12 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Herzing University Brookfield in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Herzing University Brookfield earn around $50,311 in the first couple years of their career. Herzing University Brookfield graduates carry a median of $32,325 in student loans. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Herzing University Brookfield

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 45 schools evaluated.

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