Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 52.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 53.1%
- Retention Rate
- 70.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $52,528
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $18,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 23:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 67.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $196/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. | Bachelor | $66,287 | $15,221 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $61,516 | $19,200 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $53,497 | $23,288 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $48,823 | |
| Social Work. | Master | $44,933 | $20,500 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $42,682 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $42,479 | $17,857 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor | $42,123 | |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor | $39,369 | |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $37,808 | $19,168 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $37,613 | $19,672 |
| Education, General. | Bachelor | $37,280 | $19,500 |
| Public Administration. | Bachelor | $36,058 | |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $35,274 | $19,383 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor | $35,060 | $25,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Most UW-Green Bay graduates earn $43,103 in their first year after college, while carrying a median debt of $18,500. That creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 43%, well below the recommended 50% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $196 consume about 5.5% of typical graduate income, leaving room for other expenses. The school's environmental science programs feed into growing green energy and sustainability sectors around the Great Lakes. With a 96.9% employment rate, most Phoenix alumni find work quickly. The combination of affordable tuition, modest debt loads, and solid starting salaries in expanding fields makes UW-Green Bay a strong return on investment for students seeking practical environmental careers.