Lauren's Four-Year College Pathway

Lauren chose a four-year college pathway to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher.

Wisconsin is home to 23 private colleges offering four-year and graduate degrees in locations all around the state, including Milwaukee, Green Bay, Madison, Lacrosse, and Ashland. Wisconsin private colleges can be a very affordable option with more than $600 million in grants awarded to Wisconsin students in 2022.

The University of Wisconsin System serves approximately 165,000 students at 13 unique and affordable universities on 26 campuses. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the UW System is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in positions to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state UW System graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree and enjoy a median salary of more than $66,000.

To learn more visit:

• https://www.wisconsin.edu

• https://www.wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org/colleges

For Discussion:

• Visit the UW System and private college sites. Which of the colleges or universities most resonated with you and why?

• How could a four-year college or university possibly provide a pathway for you to meet your career goals?