Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 42.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 44.1%
- Retention Rate
- 70.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $49,606
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 58.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $239/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving, Other. | Bachelor | $63,005 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $48,041 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $41,565 | $41,481 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $40,056 | $19,333 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $39,369 | $22,036 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $37,671 | $23,611 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $37,568 | $21,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $34,230 | $22,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $33,993 | |
| History. | Bachelor | $33,993 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $33,755 | $27,786 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $30,949 | $21,740 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $30,771 | $20,582 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $26,896 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $25,967 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $49,606 ten years after leaving campus. The typical monthly loan payment of $239 consumes about 5.8% of monthly income, which sits below the recommended 10% threshold. With median debt of $22,500, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 reflects reasonable borrowing relative to career prospects. The 96.3% employment rate demonstrates strong job placement success. UW-Superior's programs in education, business, and health sciences align well with regional workforce needs in the Twin Ports area and broader upper Midwest. Many graduates find positions in K-12 education, healthcare administration, and regional businesses. The loan repayment rate of 58% suggests some graduates struggle with payments, but overall career outcomes justify the investment. This represents an average return on investment for public university graduates.