Lakeshore College Ranked No. 2 Two-Year College in Wisconsin by WalletHub
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9/03/2025
CLEVELAND, WI —
Lakeshore College has been ranked the No. 2 two-year college in Wisconsin and No. 26 in the nation by WalletHub, a personal finance company that empowers consumers to lead financially healthy lives.
“These rankings are a direct reflection of our college’s commitment to our mission, our students, our colleagues, and our communities. They recognize the quality, value, and impact a Lakeshore College education offers,” said Lakeshore President Dr. Paul Carlsen.
WalletHub’s methodology was based on 18 metrics involving cost and financing, education outcomes, and career outcomes. A total of 653 member colleges of the American Association of Community Colleges were evaluated.
For information about Lakeshore College, visit lakeshore.edu.
ABOUT LAKESHORE COLLEGE
Lakeshore College, formerly known as Lakeshore Technical College, is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 9,000 students annually. Students enroll at Lakeshore to master real-world, employable career skills and start their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Lakeshore faculty and staff are focused on providing each student an individualized learning experience.
Lakeshore College is a nationally recognized two-year college. The college was ranked #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #2 in the state by WalletHub.com, a top-150 two-year college by the Aspen Institute, a 2024 Bellwether Award winner, and named the 2021 Large Business/Industry of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County.
Approximately 800 students graduate from Lakeshore each year, and associate degree graduates report earning a median salary of $61,355 within six months of graduating. In addition to the Cleveland campus, Lakeshore educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit Lakeshore at lakeshore.edu.
