2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 27 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones had the most popular online bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin
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Our 2023 rankings named Lakeland University the most popular school in Wisconsin for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Plymouth, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 478 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Lakeland is $31,316. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $33,466 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. UW Oshkosh is a public institution located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,804 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Wisconsin who attend UW Oshkosh full time pay an average of $7,733 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,306. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW Oshkosh accumulate an average of $24,363 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Wisconsin. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,975 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Wisconsin who attend UWM full time pay an average of $9,610 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,475. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UWM accumulate an average of $28,297 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Concordia University, Wisconsin. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Mequon, Wisconsin, and it awarded 668 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Concordia University, Wisconsin is $31,952. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,938 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 41% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. UW - Madison is a large public school situated in Madison, Wisconsin. It awarded 9,926 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Wisconsin who attend UW - Madison full time pay an average of $10,720 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $38,608. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW - Madison accumulate an average of $20,865 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. UW - Eau Claire is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,274 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW - Eau Claire is $8,874. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,149. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,216 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. University of Wisconsin - Green Bay is a medium-sized public school located in Green Bay, Wisconsin that handed out 1,448 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW - Green Bay is $7,873. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,091. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW - Green Bay accumulate an average of $24,747 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Herzing University - Madison came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 228 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Herzing University - Madison does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,200. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $41,482 in student loans. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex is a very small public school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 98 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UWM Flexible Option accumulate an average of $30,560 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
UWM Flexible Option is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Cardinal Stritch University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 255 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Cardinal Stritch, expect to pay an average of $34,762 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $39,938 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #11, Ottawa University - Milwaukee did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Ottawa University - Milwaukee is located in Brookfield, Wisconsin and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 46 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Ottawa University - Milwaukee, expect to pay an average of $12,616 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,813 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Ottawa University - Milwaukee. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
University of Wisconsin - Stout did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. University of Wisconsin - Stout is a medium-sized public school located in Menomonie, Wisconsin that handed out 1,345 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $9,553 in tuition and fees if they attend UW - Stout full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,820. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW - Stout accumulate an average of $24,863 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #13, Wisconsin Lutheran College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. WLC is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 270 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend WLC, expect to pay an average of $32,766 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,023 in student loans. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 9% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,727 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW - Stevens Point is $8,331. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,035. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,570 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #15, Maranatha Baptist University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Maranatha Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Watertown, Wisconsin that handed out 127 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $18,050 to cover tuition and fees at MBU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,049 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 46% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Wisconsin - Parkside came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. This small public school is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and it awarded 720 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,444 in tuition and fees if they attend UW - Parkside full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,714. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW - Parkside accumulate an average of $25,972 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #17, Herzing University - Kenosha did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 208 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,200 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Kenosha. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Herzing University - Kenosha accumulate an average of $41,604 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Herzing University - Brookfield came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Herzing University - Brookfield is a private not-for-profit institution located in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 82 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Herzing University - Brookfield, expect to pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Herzing University - Brookfield accumulate an average of $41,604 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Wisconsin - River Falls came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. River Falls, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,382 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW - River Falls is $8,088. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,661. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,659 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Wisconsin - Superior ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Superior, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 464 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $8,155 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UW - Superior. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,728. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,674 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Alverno College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Alverno is a private not-for-profit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 284 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Alverno is $31,258. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Alverno accumulate an average of $36,247 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 24% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #22, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. La Crosse, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,199 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $9,195 in tuition and fees if they attend UW - La Crosse full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,014. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,366 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Wisconsin - Parkside Flex came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the very small public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, UW - Parkside Flex Option is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Platteville, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,493 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,844 in tuition and fees if they attend UW - Platteville full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,483. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW - Platteville accumulate an average of $22,551 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Marian University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Located in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 272 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Marian does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $29,130. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,094 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 22% took at least some of their classes online.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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