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2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Wisconsin

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$29,002 Avg Salary
$18,985 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, liberal arts / sciences and humanities was ranked 9th in Wisconsin. In fact, 2,376 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Wisconsin to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 13 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Wisconsin

Check out the liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools

Our 2023 rankings named University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex the best school in Wisconsin for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. UWM Flexible Option is a fairly small public school located in the large city of Milwaukee.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from UWM Flexible Option take out $11,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the city of Oshkosh, UW Oshkosh is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from UW Oshkosh take out $19,875 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 13 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the # 3 spot on the list. UWM is a very large public school located in the large city of Milwaukee.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at UWM take out is $22,893. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $222, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Wisconsin list. UW - Eau Claire is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at UW - Eau Claire take out an average of $17,949 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Green Bay. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay, UW - Green Bay is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from UW - Green Bay carry an average student debtload of $18,493.

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With a ranking of #6, Madison Area Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Madison College accumulate an average of around $14,750 in student debt.

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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the distant town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from UW - Stevens Point take out $11,400 in student loans while working on their degree.

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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the town of Whitewater, UW - Whitewater is a public school with a large student population.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from UW - Whitewater take out $22,980 in student loans while working on their degree.

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University of Wisconsin - Platteville landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. UW - Platteville is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Platteville.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from UW - Platteville take out $11,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Maranatha Baptist University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in the town of Watertown, MBU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 3,815
Michigan 9,711
Ohio 11,432
Illinois 18,292

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts General Studies 556,813

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
English Language & Literature 54,635
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Theology & Religious Vocations 27,459
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

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