Best Business/Commerce, General Degrees in Wisconsin by ROI
Colleges in Wisconsin ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Wisconsin
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$42,487
Across Wisconsin programs
Average Annual Cost
$37,290
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Grad rate: 62.9% |
+$294 | $47,480 | $18,661 | $25,675 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Grad rate: 39.9% |
-$5,376 | $46,502 | $16,768 | $20,996 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Saint Norbert College
Grad rate: 72.5% |
-$46,936 | $52,694 | $56,194 | $26,697 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Ripon College
Grad rate: 58.1% |
-$47,470 | $53,748 | $61,495 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Grad rate: 49.6% |
-$63,726 | $45,071 | $22,174 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Edgewood College
Grad rate: 65.0% |
-$91,710 | $48,927 | $48,450 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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