Cheapest Sustainability Studies Colleges in Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin-Parkside delivers the state's most affordable Sustainability Studies education at just $10,044 net cost, while UW-Madison commands $16,928 despite its 89.30% graduation rate. This $6,884 gap reflects different institutional priorities across Wisconsin's seven programs. The state's $2.8 billion clean energy sector and companies like Epic Systems increasingly value sustainability expertise, making these programs particularly relevant for students entering Wisconsin's evolving job market.

Programs

$10,044 – $22,633

Net Price Range

59.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Sustainability Studies Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, Wisconsin	$10,044	$7,855	39.8%	72.8%
2	University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, Wisconsin	$13,405	$8,487	44.1%	95.6%
3	University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, Wisconsin	$14,714	$8,606	60.9%	84.5%
4	University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, Wisconsin	$14,754	$8,315	61.5%	85.4%
5	University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, Wisconsin	$16,928	$11,205	89.3%	49.1%
6	University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, Wisconsin	$17,365	$10,142	52.5%	86.3%
7	Viterbo University La Crosse, Wisconsin	$22,633	$32,350	65.2%	72.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge cost difference between Wisconsin's cheapest and most expensive sustainability programs?

UW-Parkside costs $10,044 while Viterbo University reaches $22,633, creating a $12,589 gap. Public universities receive state funding that keeps costs lower, while private institutions like Viterbo rely on tuition revenue and typically offer smaller class sizes.

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

UW-Madison leads with 89.30% despite higher costs, while the cheapest option UW-Parkside graduates 39.80% of students. UW-River Falls and UW-Platteville both achieve over 60% graduation rates at moderate costs around $14,700.

Does UW-Superior's 95.60% acceptance rate indicate lower academic standards?

High acceptance rates often reflect regional universities serving local populations rather than academic quality. UW-Superior costs just $13,405 and maintains a 44.10% graduation rate, suggesting reasonable outcomes for students who complete their programs.

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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.