Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 49.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 51.2%
- Retention Rate
- 72.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $54,990
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 61.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $244/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 | $84,653 | $49,804 |
| Engineering, General. | Master | $78,343 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $74,576 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $72,727 | $66,500 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $72,482 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $67,995 | $49,135 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,812 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,247 | $24,609 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $65,267 | $28,500 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $64,196 | $18,544 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $60,851 | $21,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $58,221 | $26,835 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $57,995 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $57,544 | $25,613 |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Master | $57,318 |
Outcomes Overview
UW-Milwaukee graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $23,000 and earn $54,990 ten years after graduation. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 42%, which is reasonable for a public university. Monthly loan payments of $244 represent about 5.3% of typical graduate income. The university's strong programs in architecture, engineering, and public health help explain why 96.2% of graduates find employment. Many Panthers land jobs in Milwaukee's growing healthcare sector, manufacturing companies, and architectural firms. Notable alumni like the Zucker brothers show the creative potential of UW-Milwaukee graduates. With relatively low debt and solid earning potential in practical fields, this represents an average return on investment for most students.