Cheapest Journalism Colleges in Wisconsin

Wisconsin's journalism programs span a remarkable cost range, from University of Wisconsin-Superior at $13,405 annually to Marquette University at $29,237. This price gap reflects the state's mix of accessible public universities and specialized private institutions. Wisconsin's media market includes major employers like the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Wisconsin State Journal, plus corporate communications roles at companies like Epic Systems and Kimberly-Clark. Eight programs serve students across the state, with graduation rates varying from 41% to 89%.

Programs

$13,405 – $29,237

Net Price Range

$34,931

Avg. Program Earnings

63.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Journalism Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, Wisconsin	$13,405	$8,487	44.1%	95.6%
2	University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, Wisconsin	$14,714	$8,606	60.9%	84.5%
3	University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, Wisconsin	$14,761	$8,212	57.9%	88.5%
4	University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, Wisconsin	$14,785	$8,250	64.3%	82.4%
5	University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, Wisconsin	$16,928	$11,205	89.3%	49.1%
6	University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, Wisconsin	$16,948	$9,277	67.6%	76.6%
7	Marian University Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin	$23,341	$33,000	41.2%	71.6%
8	Marquette University Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$29,237	$48,700	80.1%	87.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes UW-Madison stand out despite higher costs?

UW-Madison charges $16,928 annually but delivers an 89% graduation rate and the highest earnings at $39,585. The program benefits from proximity to the state capital and strong alumni networks in Wisconsin media.

How do public universities compare on value?

Six public Wisconsin universities offer journalism programs with net costs between $13,405 and $16,948. UW-Superior provides the lowest cost while UW-Whitewater achieves a strong 64% graduation rate at just $14,785 annually.

Is private education worth the premium in Wisconsin?

Marquette University costs $29,237 versus public averages around $15,000, representing nearly double the expense. However, Marquette achieves an 80% graduation rate and offers urban Milwaukee internship opportunities.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.