#1 in WisconsinFox Valley Technical College94.3
Best Business Programs in Wisconsin for 2027
Business programs in Wisconsin, ranked: 5 rankings, each scored on graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate earnings from federal IPEDS, College Scorecard, and BLS data. Choose a field below to see the full ranking.
- Rankings published
- 5
- Programs analyzed
- 39
- Schools ranked
- 13
- Fields covered
- 5
Business Programs in Wisconsin, in Brief
We rank business programs in Wisconsin in five lists, covering five fields and 39 programs analyzed, with 13 schools making at least one list. Accounting is the deepest field, with 11 ranked programs, all at the associate's level. Prices sit in a fairly tight band: in-state tuition among the ranked undergraduate programs runs from $4,339 at Mid-State Technical College to $4,485 at Fox Valley Technical College. Every one of those schools charges in-state students under $10,000 a year.
Fox Valley Technical College appears in all five rankings, the only school in Wisconsin that does. Fox Valley Technical College also holds the top spot in accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, and supply chain management. Pay runs below the national figure: 25,100 accountants and auditors in Wisconsin earn a median of $79,400 (BLS, May 2025), $4,280 less than the national median; the accountant salary guide compares every state. Related pay guides: marketing manager salary, HR manager salary, and supply chain manager salary.
Among the business programs in Wisconsin, Milwaukee Area Technical College enrolls the most students: 13,792. For finishing, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College leads with a 66% graduation rate. Online options: Fox Valley Technical College, Chippewa Valley Technical College and five more.
Business Programs in Wisconsin, by Field
#1 in WisconsinFox Valley Technical College96.4
#1 in WisconsinWaukesha County Technical College90.4
#1 in WisconsinFox Valley Technical College95.9
#1 in WisconsinFox Valley Technical College89.8
What Business Jobs Pay in Wisconsin
| Job | Median in Wisconsin | National median | After local prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing managers | $133,600 | $166,790 | $141,984 |
| HR managers | $133,490 | $149,280 | $141,867 |
| Transportation, storage, and distribution managers | $95,900 | $107,230 | $101,918 |
| Accountants and auditors | $79,400 | $83,680 | $84,383 |
In Wisconsin, marketing managers top this list at $133,600; accountants and auditors sit at the bottom with $79,400. None of the four reaches the national median here. Adjusted for local prices (5.9% below average, BEA), that $133,600 is worth about $141,984.
BLS OEWS, May 2025; price level 94.1 (BEA 2024, U.S. = 100).
Schools in the Most Wisconsin Rankings
By number of lists, then best rank.
- Fox Valley Technical College In 5 rankings · #1 in Associate's in Accounting
- Gateway Technical College In 4 rankings · #2 in Associate's in Supply Chain Management
- Chippewa Valley Technical College In 4 rankings · #2 in Associate's in Accounting
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College In 4 rankings · #2 in Associate's in Entrepreneurship
- Lakeshore Technical College In 4 rankings · #4 in Associate's in Supply Chain Management
Other Fields, Ranked Nationally
Business Programs in Wisconsin: Your Questions, Answered
What is the best business school in Wisconsin?
Fox Valley Technical College appears in all five of Wisconsin's business rankings and ranks #1 in accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, and supply chain management.
How many business programs are there in Wisconsin?
39 accredited programs went into Wisconsin's five rankings, and 13 schools made the cut.
What is the cheapest business school in Wisconsin?
Among ranked undergraduate programs, Mid-State Technical College charges in-state students the least: $4,339 a year before aid.
Can you earn a business degree online in Wisconsin?
Yes. Eight of the 13 ranked schools in Wisconsin offer the program online, including Fox Valley Technical College, Chippewa Valley Technical College, and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College.
How much do business graduates earn in Wisconsin?
Marketing managers in Wisconsin earn a median of $133,600 a year, against $166,790 nationally (BLS, May 2025).