# University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: Business Administration (bachelor's)

Whitewater, WI. IPEDS 240189, CIP 52.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-whitewater/majors/business-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $55,477
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $73,415 (U.S. median for this major: $64,798 across 1104 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,564 (U.S. median $25,808)
- Rank in WI: 6 of 28 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (28 colleges, $66,379): +$7,036
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,617

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.44 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $73,415 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 | $8,440 | $37,474 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $8,752 | $38,859 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $11,176 | $49,621 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $16,551 | $73,486 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $18,229 | $80,937 | 2.3 years |

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

## Business Administration at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $100,005 | $20,500 | $17,354 | 90% |
| Edgewood College | $96,101 | not reported | $26,113 | 60% |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | $86,550 | not reported | $22,453 | 67% |
| Marquette University | $81,670 | $26,633 | $31,487 | 83% |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $79,228 | $25,000 | $14,305 | 46% |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $73,415 | $24,564 | $14,158 | 59% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $72,507 | $26,000 | $15,014 | 49% |
| Carthage College | $72,468 | $27,000 | $26,565 | 64% |
| Viterbo University | $70,009 | $30,975 | $21,260 | 68% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | $68,697 | $27,000 | $17,490 | 55% |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $67,521 | $25,053 | $16,210 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $66,606 | $21,500 | $16,550 | 64% |
| Maranatha Baptist University | $66,451 | not reported | $26,005 | 64% |
| Herzing University-Madison | $66,379 | $46,792 | $22,327 | 28% |
| Herzing University-Kenosha | $66,379 | $46,792 | $23,066 | 72% |
| Herzing University-Brookfield | $66,379 | $46,792 | $20,514 | 42% |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | $66,306 | $25,000 | $16,032 | 56% |
| Lakeland University | $66,108 | $28,156 | $24,212 | 43% |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | $65,787 | $27,625 | $36,201 | 68% |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $65,509 | $24,000 | $14,054 | 57% |
| Carroll University | $64,807 | $27,000 | $15,193 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $64,760 | $24,949 | $14,559 | 51% |
| Marian University | $64,625 | not reported | $21,937 | 44% |
| Alverno College | $62,340 | $33,225 | $22,540 | 49% |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | $62,276 | $22,264 | $13,369 | 48% |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | $61,704 | $27,000 | $23,245 | 64% |
| University of Wisconsin-Superior | $56,863 | $24,158 | $12,220 | 42% |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa | $52,556 | $45,243 | $14,858 | 20% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage not reported metro, $98,780 WI, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage not reported metro, $118,730 WI, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage not reported metro, $97,580 WI, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## 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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