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-Parkside, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 42nd 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-Parkside
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 Science | $64,354 | $89,495 | -16% | #246 of 349 | #230 | $24,250 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $53,588 | $70,370 | -16% | #136 of 166 | #129 | $23,217 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | — | $67,130 | -2% | #25 of 61 | #23 | $15,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $47,648 | $64,177 | -16% | #631 of 796 | #611 | $14,915 |
| Business/Commerce | $45,679 | $63,554 | -7% | #173 of 271 | #163 | $18,068 |
| Marketing | $40,916 | $62,014 | -11% | #361 of 516 | #330 | $18,649 |
| Biology | $35,990 | $60,928 | +6% | #306 of 841 | #242 | $20,604 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $50,190 | $56,790 | -3% | #161 of 275 | #150 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $30,655 | $55,240 | +1% | #246 of 610 | #217 | $20,625 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,342 | $54,156 | -2% | #346 of 660 | #315 | $19,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $37,107 | $53,923 | -4% | #336 of 660 | #280 | $21,987 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $29,117 | $47,123 | -22% | #132 of 138 | #131 | $21,120 |
| Psychology | $29,952 | $46,647 | -8% | #719 of 1027 | #633 | $21,166 |
| Sociology | $35,710 | $46,005 | -13% | #373 of 462 | #341 | $18,500 |
| History | — | $42,349 | -16% | #415 of 459 | #396 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $36,920 | $40,410 | -22% | #266 of 299 | #259 | $23,276 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $25,306 | $37,110 | -7% | #177 of 255 | #149 | $24,397 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $34,689 | -29% | #566 of 576 | #564 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $31,577 | -24% | #398 of 423 | #382 | — |
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-Parkside Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $335,835
- Avg rent near campus: $1,447/mo — vs ~$564/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 53140 (5.4% cap, Kenosha)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,582 | $15,224 |
| Room | $5,072 | |
| Board | $3,019 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $21,895 | $30,537 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $5,551 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $7,109 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $10,670 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $14,941 |
| $110,001+ | $16,329 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Wisconsin-Parkside's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology