Wisconsin's educational system ranks among the top in the nation. From elementary schools to postgraduate programs, Wisconsin students are prepared to excel in your workplace.

• The University of Wisconsin-Madison will receive $5 million over five years from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to help train students in the principles of entrepreneurship and encourage more commercialization of university research.
• The UW-Madison ranks among the top 100 public schools for balancing outstanding value with first-class education. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, 2007
• The Madison Metropolitan School District ranks among the top 17% of public school districts nationwide. Expansion Management, 2007

University of Wisconsin-Madison

• More than 41,000 students are enrolled at the world-renowned UW-Madison. The university offers hundreds of academic programs and many rank among the nation's finest. UW-Madison is a leader in several fields including biotech research.
• The UW-Madison and Harvard rank first in the number of graduates (15) who became CEOs of some of the nation's largest companies.
• The Campus Master Plan for the university includes establishing new academic neighborhoods, creating dynamic open spaces and providing better ways for getting around.

Private colleges
More than 54,000 students attend Wisconsin's accredited private colleges. They provide quality education for traditional college students and returning adult students. Degree programs range from computer science, biology and accounting to performing arts and Christian education.

• Concordia University
• Edgewood College
• Lakeland College
• Upper Iowa University

Technical colleges

• Madison Area Technical College provides customized employee training and technical, liberal arts and science programs. Each year, about 50,000 individuals receive training in more than 100 careers, including biotechnology, electron microscopy and nursing.
• Herzing College offers specialized training in computer-related technologies and business careers. Many degree and diploma programs are available, including CAD drafting, computer network technology, information technology and technology management.

K-12

Wisconsin celebrates a strong tradition of providing progressive education for students.

• MGE is committed to teaching students about renewable energy technologies. MGE installed solar photovoltaic units at 10 area high schools. Students can track energy output and weather information with MGE's monitoring equipment.
  
• The BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute helps coordinate a Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Program in Biotechnology. This two-year program for high school juniors and seniors includes a paid apprenticeship in an industry or university lab and specialized instruction.
  
• A Madison middle school is one of seven in the nation exploring digital television as a learning tool in the classroom.

Local/national statistics

Statistics on educational attainment, school enrollment, employment status, etc., are available from the U.S. Census Bureau.