Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 60.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 60.9%
- Retention Rate
- 72.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $54,458
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 76.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $217/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $73,949 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $55,964 | |
| Computer Systems Analysis. | Bachelor | $53,358 | $20,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $52,941 | $31,343 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Certificate | $52,107 | |
| Agricultural Engineering. | Bachelor | $49,269 | $22,735 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $49,019 | $15,200 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $48,965 | $41,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $48,265 | $35,952 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $46,321 | $20,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $44,384 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor | $43,798 | $19,500 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master | $43,426 | $20,500 |
| Plant Sciences. | Bachelor | $43,128 | $19,000 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor | $40,768 |
Outcomes Overview
River Falls graduates earn a median of $54,458 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 38% based on the typical $20,500 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $217 consume about 5% of median income, which sits below the recommended 10% threshold. The school's strong agriculture and education programs funnel graduates into stable but modestly-paying careers like teaching, farming, and agricultural services. With 97.5% of graduates finding employment and a 76.3% loan repayment rate, career outcomes remain solid. The combination of low debt loads and reliable job placement in Wisconsin's agricultural economy delivers an average return on investment for students seeking practical, career-focused education.