University of Wisconsin-River Falls
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-River Falls, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 55th 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-River Falls
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | $62,196 | $85,638 | +12% | #37 of 107 | #19 | $19,500 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $52,507 | $76,951 | -3% | #9 of 24 | #10 | $20,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $56,825 | $73,583 | -3% | #389 of 796 | #358 | $15,200 |
| Agricultural Engineering | $57,627 | $71,715 | -15% | #24 of 26 | #25 | $22,735 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,570 | $65,509 | -4% | #560 of 1176 | #479 | $20,000 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $43,149 | $61,411 | -7% | #11 of 25 | #11 | $17,594 |
| Biology | $34,762 | $60,875 | +6% | #309 of 841 | #245 | $19,500 |
| Plant Sciences | $48,791 | $59,732 | +6% | #15 of 44 | #14 | $19,000 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $53,911 | $57,307 | -14% | #62 of 77 | #55 | $19,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $54,963 | -7% | #162 of 215 | #154 | $19,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $39,673 | $54,043 | +5% | #98 of 345 | #91 | $23,177 |
| Psychology | $36,970 | $53,242 | +5% | #339 of 1027 | #210 | $21,500 |
| Social Work | $45,870 | $51,694 | +-0% | #212 of 420 | #194 | $22,632 |
| Criminology | $45,113 | $51,586 | -7% | #85 of 113 | #72 | $20,625 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,309 | $51,148 | -9% | #409 of 660 | #363 | $19,500 |
| English Language and Literature | $37,586 | $51,089 | +5% | #212 of 576 | #130 | $21,500 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $33,408 | $50,797 | -8% | #181 of 265 | #155 | $21,000 |
| Animal Sciences | $37,852 | $48,680 | -2% | #42 of 78 | #33 | $21,224 |
| History | — | $47,891 | -6% | #301 of 459 | #258 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,546 | $46,004 | -3% | #434 of 680 | #444 | $22,828 |
| Sociology | — | $45,741 | -13% | #377 of 462 | #348 | — |
| Social Sciences | $42,357 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,801 | $41,705 | +1% | #207 of 423 | #165 | $26,414 |
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-River Falls Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $418,460
- Avg rent near campus: $1,496/mo — vs ~$534/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 54023 (4.4% cap, Roberts)
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🏆 Where University of Wisconsin-River Falls Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,837 | $15,118 |
| Room | $4,808 | |
| Board | $2,780 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $20,404 | $28,685 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,520 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,067 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $14,246 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,463 |
| $110,001+ | $17,858 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Wisconsin-River Falls's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology