Best colleges for Liberal Arts and Sciences in Wisconsin
Ranked by graduate earnings
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Wisconsin-La Crosse award the most Liberal Arts and Sciences degrees in Wisconsin: 345, 102 and 87 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 38 Wisconsin colleges offer Liberal Arts and Sciences and award 2,306 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Liberal Arts and Sciences program, formally known as Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, offers a broad educational foundation in various disciplines. This program is designed for students seeking a well-rounded…
Top 3 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay Public · Bachelor's degree | $54,436 | 345 | 48% | — | $11,000 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire Public · Bachelor's degree | $43,714 | 34 | 64% | — | $12,104 |
| 3 | Alverno College Milwaukee Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $44,812 | 17 | 49% | $17,221 | $43,066 |
Top 7 certificate and associate programs
Shorter credentials, ranked separately so they are not compared with four-year degrees. Ranked by median earnings one year after completion (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville Public · Associate degree | $37,558 | 57 | 56% | — | $11,875 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater Public · Associate degree | $33,314 | 204 | 59% | — | $12,000 |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee Public · Associate degree | $30,144 | 158 | 49% | — | $10,700 |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh Public · Associate degree | $26,463 | 221 | 46% | — | $11,909 |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point Public · Associate degree | $25,231 | 49 | 51% | — | $12,000 |
| 6 | Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee Public · Associate degree | $29,812 | 153 | 25% | — | $14,298 |
| 7 | Madison Area Technical College Madison Public · Associate degree | $29,018 | 458 | 29% | — | $14,000 |
Colleges awarding the most Liberal Arts and Sciences degrees in Wisconsin
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay Public | 345 | $54,436 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison Public | 102 | Not reported |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse Public | 87 | Not reported |
| 4 | Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire Public | 47 | Not reported |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha Public | 43 | Not reported |
| 6 | Gateway Technical College Kenosha Public | 35 | Not reported |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire Public | 34 | $43,714 |
| 8 | Western Technical College La Crosse Public | 33 | Not reported |
| 9 | Nicolet Area Technical College Rhinelander Public | 30 | Not reported |
| 10 | Fox Valley Technical College Appleton Public | 22 | Not reported |
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Career outlook
What this program leads to: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other (SOC 25-1199).
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Liberal Arts and Sciences programs in Wisconsin.
Which Wisconsin colleges award the most Liberal Arts and Sciences degrees?+
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (345 graduates a year), University of Wisconsin-Madison (102 graduates a year) and University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (87 graduates a year) award the most Liberal Arts and Sciences degrees in Wisconsin, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 38 Wisconsin colleges offer Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Which Liberal Arts and Sciences program in Wisconsin has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay tops the list at $54,436. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Postsecondary Teachers, All Other earn in Wisconsin?+
The average annual wage for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Wisconsin is $83,210 (median $79,120), across about 1,280 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Liberal Arts and Sciences program?+
The Liberal Arts and Sciences program, formally known as Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, offers a broad educational foundation in various disciplines. This program is designed for students seeking a well-rounded…
What is the job outlook for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other?+
The national job outlook is about +1.8% growth with around 13,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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