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

Whitewater, WI. IPEDS 240189, CIP 45.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-whitewater/majors/economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,404
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $77,395 (U.S. median for this major: $79,489 across 368 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,698 (U.S. median $22,907)
- Rank in WI: 4 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (12 colleges, $70,386): +$7,009
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,094

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.44 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $77,395 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 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,752 | $38,859 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $11,176 | $49,621 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $16,551 | $73,486 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $18,229 | $80,937 | 2.0 years |

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

## Economics at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $85,366 | $20,750 | $17,354 | 90% |
| Marquette University | $82,722 | $23,718 | $31,487 | 83% |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $79,267 | $25,000 | $14,305 | 46% |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $77,395 | $21,698 | $14,158 | 59% |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $71,768 | $25,000 | $16,210 | 71% |
| Lawrence University | $71,338 | not reported | $23,401 | 77% |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $69,435 | $21,500 | $16,550 | 64% |
| Carthage College | $67,703 | $19,500 | $26,565 | 64% |
| Ripon College | $67,395 | not reported | $20,216 | 63% |
| Saint Norbert College | $66,621 | $27,000 | $26,172 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $66,453 | not reported | $14,559 | 51% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $64,454 | $27,000 | $15,014 | 49% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $62,870 WI, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage not reported metro, $64,800 WI, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage not reported metro, $106,680 WI, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% 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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