Cheapest Radio Colleges in Wisconsin

Wisconsin's most affordable radio, television, and digital communication programs show striking cost differences, with University of Wisconsin-Superior charging just $13,405 compared to Marquette University's $29,237. The state's media market benefits from companies like Epic Systems and GE Healthcare requiring skilled communicators for technical content and healthcare marketing. Public universities dominate the lower end of pricing, while graduation rates vary significantly from Superior's 44% to Marquette's 80%.

Programs

$13,405 – $29,237

Net Price Range

$28,967

Avg. Program Earnings

57.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication 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-Platteville Platteville, Wisconsin	$14,754	$8,315	61.5%	85.4%
3	University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, Wisconsin	$14,761	$8,212	57.9%	88.5%
4	University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$16,177	$10,020	51.2%	86.3%
5	Marian University Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin	$23,341	$33,000	41.2%	71.6%
6	Carthage College Kenosha, Wisconsin	$24,813	$36,500	60.5%	81.8%
7	Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, Wisconsin	$26,067	$34,250	64.3%	70.4%
8	Marquette University Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$29,237	$48,700	80.1%	87.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge cost gap between Wisconsin's cheapest and most expensive communication programs?

Public universities like UW-Superior cost $13,405 while private institutions like Marquette reach $29,237, creating a $15,832 difference. The Wisconsin Grant program helps reduce costs for in-state students at public schools, making them significantly more affordable than private alternatives.

How do graduation rates compare across Wisconsin's most affordable communication programs?

Graduation rates span from 44% at UW-Superior to 80% at Marquette University. Mid-range schools like UW-Platteville achieve 61.5% graduation rates at just $14,754, offering better completion odds than the cheapest option.

Where do Wisconsin communication graduates typically find employment after college?

Graduates earn between $26,353 and $31,581 annually, with opportunities at major Wisconsin employers like Epic Systems for technical communication and GE Healthcare for medical marketing. The state's manufacturing base also creates demand for corporate communications professionals.

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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.