Business/Commerce at University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI · Bachelor's Degree
University of Wisconsin-Parkside graduates in business/commerce earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Parkside Compares for Business/Commerce
All 271 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $142,113 | $129,407 | #2 | — |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $137,804 | $131,161 | #1 | $77,828 |
| 3 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $124,434 | $126,513 | #4 | $74,886 |
| 4 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $118,167 | $126,810 | #3 | $76,722 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $113,620 | $103,387 | #8 | $74,868 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $113,620 | $100,054 | #9 | $74,868 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $111,444 | $119,559 | #5 | $73,170 |
| 8 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $108,405 | $95,462 | #10 | $55,806 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $107,079 | $108,900 | #7 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $107,023 | $93,780 | #12 | $58,373 |
| … | |||||
| 170 | Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL | $63,660 | $67,758 | #113 | — |
| 171 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $63,627 | $68,260 | #108 | $46,950 |
| 172 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $63,569 | $68,159 | #109 | $48,603 |
| 173 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $63,554 | $66,131 | #163 | $45,679 |
| 174 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $63,524 | $68,111 | #111 | $47,821 |
| 175 | Troy University Troy, AL | $63,425 | $71,993 | #73 | $45,195 |
| 176 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $63,398 | $66,846 | #130 | $46,827 |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $89,495 | $64,354 | #246 of 349 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $70,370 | $53,588 | #136 of 166 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $67,130 | — | #25 of 61 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,177 | $47,648 | #631 of 796 |
| Marketing | $62,014 | $40,916 | #361 of 516 |
| Biology | $60,928 | $35,990 | #306 of 841 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $56,790 | $50,190 | #161 of 275 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,240 | $30,655 | #246 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,156 | $42,342 | #346 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,923 | $37,107 | #336 of 660 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $47,123 | $29,117 | #132 of 138 |
| Psychology | $46,647 | $29,952 | #719 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $46,005 | $35,710 | #373 of 462 |
| History | $42,349 | — | #415 of 459 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $40,410 | $36,920 | #266 of 299 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $37,110 | $25,306 | #177 of 255 |
| English Language and Literature | $34,689 | — | #566 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,577 | — | #398 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Parkside business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,679 one year after graduating and $63,554 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Parkside rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, University of Wisconsin-Parkside ranks #173 by median pay four years after graduation, and #163 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at University of Wisconsin-Parkside worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,068.
← All data for University of Wisconsin-Parkside · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.