Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 66.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 67.6%
- Retention Rate
- 81.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $58,561
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,909
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 76.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $222/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $113,187 | $52,094 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $85,206 | $31,909 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $69,867 | $20,494 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $62,012 | $18,593 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor | $61,350 | $21,850 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $58,796 | $21,374 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $54,359 | $22,437 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $53,045 | $20,290 |
| International Business. | Bachelor | $50,270 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $20,550 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $46,999 | $41,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $45,435 | $19,500 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $44,921 | $23,625 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor | $44,189 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $41,725 | $22,628 |
Outcomes Overview
UW-Eau Claire graduates earn a median salary of $58,561 within 10 years, creating a debt-to-income ratio of 36% based on the typical $20,909 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $222 represent about 4.5% of gross monthly income, which sits comfortably below the recommended 10% threshold. The school's strong teacher education and music programs feed graduates into stable public sector careers, though these fields typically offer modest starting salaries. With a 98% employment rate and a loan repayment rate of 76.35%, most graduates find work but some struggle with debt management. The combination of reasonable debt levels and decent long-term earnings creates an average return on investment.