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2023 Most Popular Doctor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin

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When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Doctor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 24 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
1,462 Total Awards
$12,175 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named University of Wisconsin - Madison the most popular school in Wisconsin for students working on their doctor’s degree. UW - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,462 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

UW - Madison does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Wisconsin - Madison Report

#2

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
431 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Marquette University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Marquette is a private not-for-profit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 431 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Marquette. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
344 Total Awards
$30,150 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Medical College of Wisconsin. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 344 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Medical College of Wisconsin. In 2019-2020 about 18% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
238 Total Awards
$12,220 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 24 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the large public school awarded 238 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that UWM does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 82% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin
133 Total Awards
$11,760 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 24 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Concordia University, Wisconsin landed the # 5 spot on the list. Mequon, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 133 students in 2020-2021.

Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Concordia University, Wisconsin does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Carroll University

Waukesha, Wisconsin
79 Total Awards
$13,719 Average Tuition & Fees

Carroll University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Waukesha, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 79 students in 2020-2021.

Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at Carroll U, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 32% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin
52 Total Awards
$9,260 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. UW Oshkosh is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 52 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

UW Oshkosh does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

La Crosse, Wisconsin
47 Total Awards
$10,087 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree programs. UW - La Crosse is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 47 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UW - La Crosse. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Report

#9

Viterbo University

La Crosse, Wisconsin
43 Total Awards

Viterbo University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. La Crosse, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 43 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

Viterbo does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 72% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Edgewood College

Madison, Wisconsin
27 Total Awards

Edgewood College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 27 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Edgewood. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Cardinal Stritch University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
25 Total Awards
$11,840 Average Tuition & Fees

Cardinal Stritch University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Cardinal Stritch is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 25 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

Cardinal Stritch does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
23 Total Awards
$17,432 Average Tuition & Fees

Mount Mary University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 23 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Mount Mary. In fact, around 34% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
20 Total Awards
$9,400 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. This fairly large public school is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and it awarded 20 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UW - Eau Claire. In 2019-2020 about 90% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Whitewater, Wisconsin
12 Total Awards
$9,307 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree programs. Located in Whitewater, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 12 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UW - Whitewater. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

University of Wisconsin - Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin
11 Total Awards
$8,737 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Stout landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree programs. Located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UW - Stout. In fact, around 85% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Wisconsin - Stout Report

#16

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin
10 Total Awards
$9,569 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. UW - Stevens Point is located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UW - Stevens Point does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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9 Total Awards
$42,215 Average Tuition & Fees

Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. WSPP is a private not-for-profit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 9 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

Full Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology Report

#18

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, Wisconsin
3 Total Awards
$7,330 Average Tuition & Fees

Maranatha Baptist University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree programs. MBU is located in Watertown, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MBU does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Maranatha Baptist University Report

#18

Alverno College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
3 Total Awards
$10,402 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #18, Alverno College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 3 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Alverno. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 16% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Alverno College Report

#20

Nashotah House

Nashotah, Wisconsin
1 Total Awards
$15,700 Average Tuition & Fees

Nashotah House landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree programs. Nashotah House is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashotah, Wisconsin. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 1 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Nashotah House. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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$14,949 Average Tuition & Fees

Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list.

If you are interested in distance education, Wright Graduate University is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

Full Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential Report

#21

Rasmussen University - Wisconsin

Green Bay, Wisconsin
$5,615 Average Tuition & Fees

Rasmussen University - Wisconsin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list.

Since the graduate programs at Rasmussen University - Wisconsin are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#21

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Green Bay, Wisconsin
$9,571 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list.

One thing to take note of is that UW - Green Bay does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Report

#21

Bellin College

Green Bay, Wisconsin
$21,633 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #21, Bellin College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their doctor’s degree.

One thing to take note of is that Bellin College does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 24 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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