Herzing University-Madison
Madison, WI 53718
About Herzing University-Madison
Herzing University-Madison is a private trade and vocational school in Madison, Wisconsin, enrolling about 2,494 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $22,327 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $13,450. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $36,909 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Herzing University-Madison charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($13,450).
- Versus the Wisconsin median, sticker tuition is 36% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 28.40%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,909.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Herzing University-Madison is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 313% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Madison | $13,450 | $22,327 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Wisconsin (state median) | $9,856 | $12,252 | 54 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Herzing University-Madison really?
Key findings
- Herzing University-Madison charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($13,450).
- Versus the Wisconsin median, sticker tuition is 36% above.
Herzing University-Madison tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $13,450
Finding Herzing University-Madison charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $13,450. That is about 0.5× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Wisconsin median ($9,856), sticker tuition is 36% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 13% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Herzing University-Madison versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Herzing University-Madison versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Herzing University-Madison is $22,327.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $22,327 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $10,074 above the Wisconsin median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $2,274 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Herzing University-Madison, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Herzing University-Madison: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Herzing University-Madison—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$13,450
Avg. net price
$22,327
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $21,557 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,227 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,952 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,004 |
| $110,001+ | $25,817 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $53,800. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Herzing University-Madison is known for
Top program completions
- Sterile Processing Technology/Technician341
- 05.1381286
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse196
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing191
- Medical/Clinical Assistant181
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 68% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Herzing University-Madison a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Herzing University-Madison is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Herzing University-Madison.
Campus
Location
Madison, WI
City / state
- ZIP
- 53718
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 11% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Size
Enrollment
2,494
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 5,208
- Graduate
- 2,753
- Full-time share
- 42%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$21,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 69.37%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Herzing University-Madison.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Herzing University-Madison was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Herzing University-Madison in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,150 | $11,150 | $19,279 |
| 2014 | $12,790 | $12,790 | $19,583 |
| 2015 | $13,090 | $13,090 | $23,679 |
| 2016 | $13,390 | $13,390 | $23,494 |
| 2017 | $13,850 | $13,850 | $23,304 |
| 2018 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $23,453 |
| 2019 | $14,200 | $14,200 | $24,205 |
| 2020 | $14,200 | $14,200 | $23,684 |
| 2021 | $14,200 | $14,200 | $25,849 |
| 2022 | $12,750 | $12,750 | $22,534 |
| 2023 | $13,420 | $13,420 | $20,319 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Herzing University-Madison reported total enrollment of about 2,494 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 12% male and 88% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (44.5%), White (33.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.1%). About 69.37% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
41.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Herzing University-Madison in 2024 is 2,494 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,208 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,753 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
39.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
13.04% 100% Completion Time
28.40% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 13.04% of students graduating from Herzing University-Madison completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Sterile Processing Technology/Technician: 23% male / 77% female
- 05.1381: 19% male / 81% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 10% male / 90% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Herzing University-Madison graduates earn a median of $36,909 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Herzing University-Madison.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $36,909. Median federal loan debt: $21,500. Average net price used in cost models: $22,327.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Herzing University-Madison graduates report median earnings of $36,909 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Herzing University-Madison.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Herzing University-Madison.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Herzing University-Madison graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Herzing University-Madison—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 11.2%
- Wisconsin median 53.2 pp below median (64.5%)
- Great Lakes median 46.8 pp below median (58.1%)
- U.S. median 46.7 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,724
- Wisconsin median 0.81× the median ($8,323)
- Great Lakes median 0.84× the median ($8,046)
- U.S. median 0.88× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,765
- Wisconsin median 0.50× the median ($9,506)
- Great Lakes median 0.62× the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 0.65× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Herzing University-Madison at a glance
Herzing University-Madison
Herzing University-Madison is a private non-profit institution in Madison, WI, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Sterile Processing Technology/Technician05.1381Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American44.5%White or Caucasian33.6%Hispanic or Latino11.1%
Schools near Herzing University-Madison
Other campuses in Madison, WI when available, plus nearby institutions in Wisconsin.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within Wisconsin, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Herzing University-Madison located?
Herzing University-Madison is located in Madison, WI.
What is Herzing University-Madison's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Herzing University-Madison is 94.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 513 applicants and 483 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Herzing University-Madison's tuition?
Herzing University-Madison tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $13,450 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $22,327 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Herzing University-Madison cost?
Reported tuition is $13,450 and average net price is $22,327 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,928 annually.
What explains Herzing University-Madison's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($22,327), completion (28.4% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($36,909). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Herzing University-Madison?
Herzing University-Madison reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,208 students, Black or African American (44.5%), White (33.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Herzing University-Madison?
About 52.1% of students at Herzing University-Madison are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Herzing University-Madison earn?
Median earnings are $35,295 six years after entry and $36,909 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Herzing University-Madison?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Herzing University-Madison students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,500.
Is Herzing University-Madison public or private?
Herzing University-Madison is a private nonprofit institution located in Madison, WI.
Is Herzing University-Madison an HBCU?
No. Herzing University-Madison is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Wisconsin college profile
- Wisconsin college costs
- Wisconsin colleges by ROI
- Wisconsin trade schools profile
- Madison, Wisconsin city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Wisconsin
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.