Compare 19 Auditing. programs in Wisconsin. Average earnings: $65,453.
The highest-earning Auditing program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $25K earnings gap across 19 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Marquette University's Auditing program leads with graduates earning $80,539, well above the state average of $65,453. University of Wisconsin-Madison follows at $78,931, while Carthage College rounds out the top three at $70,257. These outcomes demonstrate that program quality varies independently of overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates borrow $20,484 and face just a 5.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, UW-Eau Claire leads with a 10.8% family burden, proving that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $80,539 | 69 | $23,940 | Excellent | $45,500 | Challenging |
| #2 | $78,931 | 126 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Carthage CollegePrivate | $70,257 | 26 | $26,000 | Excellent | $42,940 | Challenging |
| #4 | $68,207 | 96 | $22,500 | Excellent | $16,958 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Carroll UniversityPrivate | $68,175 | 17 | $27,000 | Good | $32,186 | Challenging |
| #6 | Saint Norbert CollegePrivate | $67,995 | 21 | $26,731 | Good | $37,792 | Challenging |
| #7 | $67,933 | 23 | $25,750 | Excellent | $24,831 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $67,874 | 133 | $23,188 | Excellent | $18,635 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $67,125 | 82 | $20,909 | Excellent | $12,452 | Good | |
| #10 | $66,802 | 20 | $20,500 | Excellent | $14,500 | Good | |
| #11 | $65,831 | 88 | $23,000 | Excellent | $16,149 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $64,660 | 15 | $22,500 | Excellent | $12,006 | Good | |
| #13 | $62,492 | 42 | $20,492 | Excellent | $13,139 | Manageable | |
| #14 | $62,040 | 32 | $18,500 | Excellent | $13,480 | Good | |
| #15 | $58,555 | 16 | $21,977 | Good | $15,000 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $58,523 | 46 | $21,503 | Good | $14,012 | Manageable | |
| #17 | Viterbo UniversityPrivate | $56,643 | 22 | $25,000 | Good | $21,560 | Challenging |
| #18 | Lakeland UniversityPrivate | $56,127 | 98 | $25,000 | Good | $15,268 | Manageable |
| #19 | $54,904 | 32 | $21,500 | Good | $13,500 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
