Education in the Madison Region is ongoing and lifelong. Supported by a strong K-12 education system, the region's higher education systems include a wealth 4-year colleges and universities; 2-year community, technical, and trade colleges; and training and programs for individuals of all ages.
Our higher education system is internationally recognized, and our educational attainment exceeds the national average in several significant areas. A recent
Bizjournals study ranked Madison "as the U.S. metropolitan area with the
strongest brainpower", in a "study of the nation's 100 largest markets".
Quality higher education in the Madison Region means a skilled and varied workforce, a thriving and diverse culture, and endless opportunities for learning and growth.