U.S. median for this major: $47,141.
College Scorecard field of study; 42 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 51% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $22,797. College Scorecard.
University of Wisconsin-Stout Writing: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Wisconsin-Stout's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,966 | $50,882 | 3.2 years |
| $30–48k | $12,229 | $56,743 | 3.6 years |
| $48–75k | $13,164 | $61,081 | 3.8 years |
| $75–110k | $19,528 | $90,610 | 5.7 years |
| $110k+ | $22,028 | $102,210 | 6.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (26% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Writing graduates 4 years after graduating ($53,436) minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $15,872 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Writing at Wisconsin colleges
Every Wisconsin college we cover that reports Writing graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marquette University | $62,473 | $26,000 | $31,487 | 83% |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Stout | $53,436 | $27,000 | $17,490 | 55% |
| 3 | Beloit College | $39,702 | $27,000 | $21,526 | 71% |
8 more Wisconsin colleges offer Writing but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Writing graduates
Editors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of Wisconsin-Stout, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Wisconsin-Stout
- Acceptance rate: 88% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 55% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $58,084
- Full cost breakdown · all 43 majors · overview
University of Wisconsin-Stout Writing questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Stout Writing graduates earn?
Writing graduates of University of Wisconsin-Stout earn a median $53,436 four years after graduating and $35,423 one year after. The U.S. median for Writing graduates across 135 colleges is $47,141.
How much debt do University of Wisconsin-Stout Writing graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Writing graduates of University of Wisconsin-Stout is $27,000, about 51% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is University of Wisconsin-Stout a good school for Writing in Wisconsin?
On pay, Writing graduates of University of Wisconsin-Stout earn $53,436 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 3 Wisconsin colleges ($53,436) and $6,295 above the U.S. median ($47,141). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Wisconsin-Stout rank for Writing in Wisconsin?
Of 3 Wisconsin colleges reporting Writing graduate earnings, University of Wisconsin-Stout ranks 2nd. The highest is Marquette University at $62,473.
What jobs do Writing graduates get?
A common career is editors, with a median wage of $64,270 in Wisconsin and $77,920 nationally. Others include proofreaders and copy markers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Wisconsin-Stout Writing: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-stout/majors/writing (College Scorecard and BLS data).