Is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater worth it?
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a public, four-year institution in Whitewater, Wisconsin (small town). It awarded 2,931 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business, finance and marketing management.
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Federal context for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,955
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,704
Median earnings 10 years after
$55,356
Average net price
$14,158
Completion rate
59%
Completions (2024)
2,931
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
9,405
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $55,477 | $73,415 | 257 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $55,874 | $72,928 | 255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $43,611 | $46,637 | 245 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $47,664 | $67,317 | 224 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $87,090 | $102,812 | 215 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $39,367 | $55,152 | 169 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $42,256 | $50,827 | 137 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $38,331 | $58,118 | 123 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $38,376 | $52,284 | 120 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $61,926 | $78,762 | 118 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $49,965 | $68,873 | 101 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $54,075 | $54,548 | 92 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $52,071 | $62,750 | 92 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $37,952 | $52,888 | 91 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $40,060 | $63,365 | 89 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | 290 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 177 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Associate | 137 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 137 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 104 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 102 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 95 |
| Communication, General | Bachelor's | 84 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 81 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 63 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 19% | 7,011 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11% | 4,251 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 11% | 4,201 |
| Manufacturing | 10% | 3,795 |
| Finance and Insurance | 9% | 3,389 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 3,166 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 1,915 |
| Wholesale Trade | 5% | 1,715 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Wisconsin. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page