Wisconsin — University of Wisconsin – Parkside
Average net price per year: $10,409
Median earnings six years after graduation: $39,900
When it comes to medium- and large-sized schools, Wisconsin doesn’t have many bad options. The worst value is a B- from the University of Wisconsin – Parkside, despite its below-average tuition and above-average salary for experienced workers. That said, it’s not an easy ride by any measure — the acceptance rate is only 67%, and the graduation rate is a mere 38% — and not every student ends up satisfied. “This college is concerned with attaining revenue rather than providing instruction that provides a returnable value,” a grad student comments. “Spend your money elsewhere.”