University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

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

UW-Whitewater's reported six-year graduation rate is 63% for the measured first-time student cohort. Its four-year rate is 42%. These figures describe how earlier entering groups completed their degrees within specified periods; they are not predictions for a new student or measures of every transfer student's experience.

The reported first-year retention rate is 78%, meaning roughly that share of the measured entering group continued into the next academic year under the applicable reporting definition. Time to degree can matter financially: a student who needs additional terms may face more tuition and living expenses even if the annual price stays similar. Applicants comparing graduation figures across colleges should use the same cohort definition and time window.

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

Field-of-study earnings figures for UW-Whitewater vary considerably and describe reported outcomes for particular groups, not guaranteed salaries. College Scorecard figures supplied for one year after completion include median earnings of $54,402 for computer and information sciences and $54,237 for accounting. Reported figures for psychology and English are $31,051 and $31,685, respectively.

The one-year measure captures an early point in a career, and the population used for a federal field-of-study measure does not necessarily include every graduate. Earnings can reflect the mix of jobs, locations, further study, and students represented in a program. They also say nothing by themselves about debt, job satisfaction, or later career progression. Comparing programs is most useful when students consider these limitations alongside program costs and the occupations they hope to enter.