# University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Education (bachelor's)

Milwaukee, WI. IPEDS 240453, CIP 13.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee/majors/education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,867
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,228 (U.S. median for this major: $49,448 across 70 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,990 (U.S. median $26,528)
- Rank in WI: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (4 colleges, $51,062): -$1,834
- Versus the U.S. median: -$220

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.54 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,228 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,329 | $46,894 | 4.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,709 | $48,619 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $12,344 | $56,042 | 4.8 years |
| 75-110k | $19,315 | $87,690 | 7.5 years |
| 110k+ | $21,477 | $97,506 | 8.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Education at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit College | $56,414 | $24,456 | $21,526 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | $52,895 | $25,000 | $16,032 | 56% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $49,228 | $30,990 | $15,014 | 49% |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | $44,331 | $23,250 | $13,369 | 48% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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