Education

Why Meet in Madison?

Seeking a city that shares your values? Meet alongside one of America's most educated populations.

Education is built into the fabric of Madison. Premier universities. Innovative companies. A state capitol. Madison's a potent mix of educational opportunities.

Want access to these assets and more for your next meeting? Meet in Madison.

Peers Who Brought Their Meetings Here

National Farm to School Network
Wisconsin Music Educators Association
National Association for Campus Activities
Solution Tree PLC Institute
Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study
National Council of University Research Administrators
U.S. Academic Decathlon
University Professional & Continuing Education Association
NACADA National Academic Advising Association
Families and Schools Together
Association for Experiential Education
NASPA – National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
North American Victorian Studies Association
Mathematical Association of America
Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers

Notable Colleges

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison Area Technical College
Edgewood College

Stats and Rankings

56 percent of the city's population has at least a bachelor's degree, nearly double the national average.
- 23.8 percent have master's degrees and 7.8 percent have doctorate degrees
10th best city for recent college grads — Livability
95 percent of the population has at least a high school diploma
6th most educated city in America — NerdWallet
#1 most educated city in America — Reuters
Most educated city in Wisconsin — Insurify
#5 America's Best Cities for Young Professionals — Forbes
#6 Best Areas for STEM Professionals — WalletHub
UW-Madison as #1 public School of Education in America — U.S. News & World Report
UW-Madison ranks #8 in National Science Foundation's Higher Education Research and Development rankings