University of Wisconsin-Parkside

What are the graduation rates for students at University of Wisconsin-Parkside?

UW-Parkside's reported six-year graduation rate is 40% for the applicable cohort of first-time, full-time degree-seeking students. Its reported four-year rate is 23%. These measures follow an entering cohort over set periods; they do not describe the completion experience of every transfer, part-time or returning adult student.

The four-year figure shows that fewer than one in four students in the measured cohort finished within four years. The six-year measure allows additional time, but it should not be read as a prediction for a particular applicant. UW-Parkside's reported first-year retention rate is 69%, measuring whether students return the following fall rather than whether they ultimately graduate.

Prospective students can make these figures more useful by asking their intended department about course sequencing, how often required classes are offered and how transferred credits apply. The published rates alone do not establish why individual students left or took longer to finish.

What is the earning potential for graduates at University of Wisconsin-Parkside?

Federal College Scorecard field-of-study figures offer a limited look at earnings about one year after program completion. For UW-Parkside, reported examples include a median of $57,920 for computer science and $47,682 for accounting and related services.

Other reported one-year field figures include $43,595 for business/commerce, $35,042 for criminal justice and corrections, and $30,636 for psychology. These are field-specific medians for graduates included in the federal earnings measure - not starting-salary offers, a forecast for all graduates or a guarantee that an individual will earn that amount. Differences in occupation, location, further study and work hours can substantially affect outcomes.

The university's career resources are a separate consideration from these earnings data. Students can seek help with résumé preparation, interview practice, career exploration, employer events and job searches. An internship may strengthen a student's experience, but UW-Parkside does not require one of every student; requirements depend on the program.