Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 68th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WI wage index 0.92). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $73,321 | $106,724 | +16% | #85 of 459 | #64 | $20,494 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $59,409 | $90,193 | +8% | #52 of 166 | #41 | $21,374 |
| Physics | — | $87,033 | +13% | #31 of 107 | #17 | — |
| Mathematics | $48,609 | $83,027 | +19% | #67 of 309 | #54 | $23,625 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,379 | $83,018 | +9% | #212 of 796 | #174 | $22,437 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $71,692 | $80,564 | +37% | #21 of 275 | #17 | $21,850 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,250 | $78,912 | -11% | #765 of 966 | #766 | $18,593 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $58,812 | $75,724 | -9% | #248 of 452 | #232 | $20,290 |
| Marketing | $51,621 | $70,891 | +2% | #175 of 516 | #143 | $19,500 |
| International Business | — | $70,219 | -4% | #70 of 115 | #65 | — |
| Economics | $51,344 | $69,435 | -16% | #278 of 368 | #246 | $21,875 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,254 | $66,606 | -2% | #497 of 1176 | #433 | $20,550 |
| Chemistry | $50,659 | $66,246 | +2% | #106 of 209 | #75 | $23,093 |
| Public Health | — | $63,016 | +7% | #64 of 215 | #55 | — |
| Biology | $34,507 | $59,937 | +5% | #339 of 841 | #268 | $20,262 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,258 | $58,762 | +6% | #177 of 660 | #133 | $20,437 |
| Psychology | $38,259 | $58,458 | +15% | #124 of 1027 | #79 | $20,760 |
| Geography and Cartography | $40,048 | $58,129 | +0% | #56 of 117 | #48 | $21,001 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,333 | $58,043 | +3% | #219 of 660 | #149 | $22,250 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $57,862 | -2% | #122 of 215 | #110 | $19,140 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $44,207 | $56,739 | -6% | #99 of 138 | #77 | $21,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $41,109 | $54,074 | -2% | #146 of 225 | #116 | $22,628 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,714 | $53,957 | +2% | #201 of 476 | #164 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $32,801 | $53,907 | -1% | #287 of 610 | #254 | $22,842 |
| Social Work | $40,562 | $52,461 | +1% | #190 of 420 | #164 | $19,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $26,268 | $50,316 | -21% | #513 of 565 | #486 | $19,780 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,242 | $48,458 | -6% | #235 of 345 | #243 | $19,445 |
| Journalism | — | $48,173 | -14% | #149 of 187 | #145 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | $46,508 | $47,877 | -5% | #128 of 177 | #126 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,178 | $47,473 | +0% | #362 of 680 | #362 | $23,550 |
| Music | $43,764 | $47,079 | +10% | #88 of 268 | #75 | $25,557 |
| English Language and Literature | $39,591 | $46,075 | -5% | #378 of 576 | #322 | $23,380 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $34,582 | $42,995 | +4% | #175 of 423 | #134 | $24,437 |
| History | $28,998 | $42,806 | -16% | #407 of 459 | #388 | $22,875 |
| Sociology | $30,111 | $36,421 | -31% | #457 of 462 | #455 | $21,190 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $358,870
- Avg rent near campus: $1,084/mo — vs ~$592/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 54720 (3.1% cap, Altoona)
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🏆 Where University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,645 | $16,884 |
| Room | $5,325 | |
| Board | $3,700 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $22,243 | $31,482 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,565 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $10,534 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,803 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,951 |
| $110,001+ | $20,469 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
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Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology