Cheapest Public Health Colleges in Wisconsin

Wisconsin's most affordable Public Health programs show a striking $11,306 gap between the cheapest public option at UW-Oshkosh ($14,761) and the most expensive private program at Concordia University-Wisconsin ($26,067). This cost spread reflects the state's strong public university system serving students who often pursue careers with major regional healthcare employers like Epic Systems and GE Healthcare. UW-Eau Claire graduates earn the highest median salary at $44,189, while Bryant & Stratton's 23.50% graduation rate stands notably below other options.

Programs

$14,761 – $26,067

Net Price Range

$36,811

Avg. Program Earnings

58.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Public Health Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, Wisconsin	$14,761	$8,212	57.9%	88.5%
2	Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa Wauwatosa, Wisconsin	$15,135	$19,944	23.5%
3	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, Wisconsin	$15,374	$9,651	71.2%	74.3%
4	University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$16,177	$10,020	51.2%	86.3%
5	University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, Wisconsin	$16,948	$9,277	67.6%	76.6%
6	Rasmussen University-Wisconsin Green Bay, Wisconsin	$18,847	$11,982	62.5%
7	Carroll University Waukesha, Wisconsin	$24,362	$37,230	69.6%	72.1%
8	Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, Wisconsin	$26,067	$34,250	64.3%	70.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide salary range among Wisconsin Public Health graduates?

Graduates from different programs earn between $32,439 and $44,189 annually, with UW-Eau Claire leading at the top end. This $11,750 difference often reflects program focus areas, with some emphasizing community health roles while others prepare students for higher-paying positions in healthcare administration or epidemiology.

How do graduation rates compare across the most affordable programs?

Public universities generally outperform private options, with UW-La Crosse achieving 71.20% and UW-Eau Claire at 67.60%. Bryant & Stratton College shows the lowest completion rate at just 23.50%, despite being the second most affordable option at $15,135 net cost.

Is the Wisconsin Grant significant for Public Health students?

The Wisconsin Grant helps reduce costs substantially at public universities, where in-state tuition ranges from $8,212 to $10,020. This state aid program makes schools like UW-Oshkosh particularly affordable for residents, with total net costs under $15,000.

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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.