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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 58th 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-Whitewater
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Business | $47,225 | $89,687 | +23% | #19 of 115 | #13 | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $70,016 | $81,385 | -6% | #14 of 19 | #15 | $21,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $52,995 | $79,799 | -14% | #299 of 459 | #276 | $23,664 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,926 | $78,762 | +3% | #277 of 796 | #247 | $21,500 |
| Economics | $46,404 | $77,395 | -6% | #198 of 368 | #157 | $17,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,477 | $73,415 | +8% | #277 of 1176 | #203 | $22,125 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $55,874 | $72,928 | -12% | #286 of 452 | #270 | $22,500 |
| Business/Commerce | $49,965 | $68,873 | +1% | #83 of 271 | #77 | $20,077 |
| Marketing | $47,664 | $67,317 | -3% | #244 of 516 | #213 | $24,747 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $45,373 | $67,300 | +10% | #25 of 67 | #26 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $35,693 | $63,936 | +16% | #40 of 265 | #24 | $20,733 |
| Mathematics | $50,285 | $63,850 | -8% | #221 of 309 | #187 | $18,942 |
| Criminology | $40,060 | $63,365 | +14% | #16 of 113 | #9 | $25,283 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $52,071 | $62,750 | -8% | #142 of 187 | #138 | $24,500 |
| Geography and Cartography | $37,521 | $62,589 | +8% | #40 of 117 | #28 | $18,875 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | — | $60,386 | -14% | #25 of 37 | #26 | — |
| Public Administration | $44,951 | $60,383 | -7% | #28 of 47 | #24 | $23,829 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,494 | $60,241 | +14% | #88 of 476 | #63 | $27,922 |
| Chemistry | $48,903 | $58,170 | -11% | #172 of 209 | #163 | $23,250 |
| Biology | $38,331 | $58,118 | +2% | #415 of 841 | #331 | $24,745 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $56,878 | -3% | #141 of 215 | #127 | $25,750 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $42,722 | $56,575 | +3% | #108 of 225 | #77 | $24,339 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,367 | $55,152 | -2% | #302 of 660 | #230 | $23,600 |
| Political Science and Government | $39,042 | $54,074 | -15% | #451 of 565 | #404 | $22,562 |
| Social Work | $37,952 | $52,888 | +2% | #181 of 420 | #150 | $21,500 |
| International/Globalization Studies | — | $52,885 | -12% | #57 of 87 | #50 | — |
| Psychology | $38,376 | $52,284 | +3% | #386 of 1027 | #256 | $21,703 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,592 | $51,908 | +3% | #78 of 177 | #74 | $27,000 |
| Journalism | $36,139 | $50,970 | -9% | #129 of 187 | #118 | $21,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $42,256 | $50,827 | -1% | #176 of 345 | #166 | $25,692 |
| Sociology | $36,411 | $50,827 | -3% | #274 of 462 | #217 | $25,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,122 | $49,506 | +20% | #66 of 423 | #37 | $21,602 |
| History | $40,807 | $48,693 | -4% | #279 of 459 | #236 | $23,468 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $28,226 | $47,819 | +15% | #13 of 68 | #14 | $22,398 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,611 | $46,637 | -2% | #398 of 680 | #400 | $26,613 |
| English Language and Literature | $33,318 | $46,409 | -4% | #365 of 576 | #312 | $26,000 |
| Music | $31,134 | $45,306 | +6% | #111 of 268 | #98 | $25,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $24,412 | $39,521 | -1% | #144 of 255 | #107 | $27,625 |
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-Whitewater Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $372,992
- Avg rent near campus: $2,198/mo — vs ~$522/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 53190 (4.6% cap, Whitewater)
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🏆 Where University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,812 | $16,478 |
| Room | $4,694 | |
| Board | $2,976 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $19,560 | $29,226 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,426 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $10,003 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $14,049 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,177 |
| $110,001+ | $18,142 |
Programs & Career Paths
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