Colleges in Madison, WI
Colleges in and around Madison, ranked by return on investment.
| # | College | Type | 5-yr earnings | Net price | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | DR Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | Public | $72,573 | $17,354 | $20,484 | +259% | Strong return | |
| 2 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | Public | $54,252 | $14,238 | $14,060 | +175% | Strong return | |
| 3 | Edgewood University Madison, WI | Private | $58,481 | $26,113 | $24,424 | +19% | Break-even | |
| 4 | Herzing University-Madison Madison, WI | Private | $50,860 | $22,327 | $21,500 | -40% | Poor return | |
| 5 | Academy of Beauty Professionals Madison, WI | For-profit | $25,390 | $19,549 | $6,333 | -997% | Poor return | |
| 6 | The Institute of Beauty and Wellness Madison Madison, WI | For-profit | $31,030 | $12,568 | $6,333 | -1,039% | Poor return | |
| 7 | East-West Healing Arts Institute Madison, WI | For-profit | — | $55,568 | — | — | Not enough data |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.