Is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee worth it?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public, four-year institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (large city). It awarded 5,374 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, research and experimental psychology and marketing management.
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Federal context for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,856
Median earnings 4 years after
$62,480
Median earnings 10 years after
$54,990
Average net price
$15,014
Completion rate
49%
Completions (2024)
5,374
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
16,758
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $70,900 | $81,067 | 452 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $45,966 | $64,173 | 417 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $38,040 | $55,697 | 392 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $33,906 | $52,328 | 386 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $52,744 | $69,673 | 286 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $71,460 | $101,139 | 281 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | $51,582 | $70,639 | 268 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | $43,867 | $49,228 | 249 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $56,774 | $72,507 | 214 |
| Social Work | Master's | $53,515 | $62,696 | 213 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $36,215 | $58,804 | 189 |
| Library Science and Administration | Master's | $44,702 | $54,925 | 181 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $31,985 | $44,788 | 170 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $62,966 | $73,346 | 164 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $38,640 | $58,223 | 155 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 248 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 247 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 217 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 156 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | 149 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | 148 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Associate | 147 |
| Social Work | Master's | 125 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Master's | 125 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | Bachelor's | 112 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Wisconsin. Counts under 10 are not published.
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