# University of Wisconsin-River Falls: Agricultural Business (bachelor's)

River Falls, WI. IPEDS 240471, CIP 01.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-river-falls/majors/agricultural-business

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $53,911
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,307 (U.S. median for this major: $65,882 across 77 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,445 (U.S. median $20,000)
- Rank in WI: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (3 colleges, $66,059): -$8,752
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,575

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,307 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 | $8,472 | $36,768 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $9,014 | $39,121 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $10,796 | $46,855 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $16,578 | $71,949 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $18,234 | $79,136 | 4.0 years |

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

## Agricultural Business at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $81,655 | $14,000 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | $66,059 | $15,276 | $16,032 | 56% |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $57,307 | $21,445 | $14,054 | 57% |

## 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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