Engineering Physics at University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Platteville graduates in engineering physics earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Platteville Compares for Engineering Physics
All 10 colleges reporting engineering physics 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $102,211 | $100,422 | #1 | $64,304 |
| 2 | Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | $97,497 | $91,179 | #5 | $72,858 |
| 3 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $94,084 | $100,140 | #2 | $56,889 |
| 4 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $90,938 | $97,044 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $90,465 | $86,104 | #7 | — |
| 6 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $86,713 | $98,185 | #3 | $58,025 |
| 7 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $85,993 | $84,488 | #8 | $54,165 |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $85,901 | $89,384 | #6 | $68,379 |
| 9 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $80,086 | $81,424 | #9 | $52,715 |
| 10 | Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN | $74,337 | $79,750 | #10 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Platteville engineering physics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,379 one year after graduating and $85,901 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Platteville rank for engineering physics?
Among 10 colleges reporting earnings for engineering physics graduates, University of Wisconsin-Platteville ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering physics at University of Wisconsin-Platteville worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for engineering physics ($89,154), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.