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Best Colleges in Madison, Wisconsin
Top colleges in Madison ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 4
Avg grad earnings: $53,961
Top Colleges in Madison
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Madison #39 national | $73,792 |
| 2 | Edgewood College #730 national | $59,728 |
| 3 | Madison Area Technical College #1948 national | $45,413 |
| 4 | Herzing University-Madison #2605 national | $36,909 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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