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Wisconsin Lutheran College

8800 W Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA

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US ranking
position: 892
Tuition & fees per year: $37,360
Acceptance rate: 79.00%
Median alumni salary: $47,697
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1090 SAT, 25 ACT
Entrance difficulty: N/A

What are the graduation rates for students at Wisconsin Lutheran College?

Wisconsin Lutheran College reports an overall graduation rate of 63%, which places it within the top 40% of similar institutions. Male students graduate at a slightly lower rate of 57%, ranking in the top 45%, while female students graduate at a higher rate of 68%, also placing in the top 40%. The four-year graduation rate stands at 52%, indicating that just over half of students complete their degree within four years, and this figure ranks in the top 35%. The six-year graduation rate aligns with the overall figure of 63%, reflecting an average level of graduation success in line with peer schools.

Retention rates at Wisconsin Lutheran College show that 80% of first-year students continue into their second year, which is again an average rate placing the college within the top 40% nationally. This measure suggests students generally feel engaged and supported enough to persist beyond their first year of study.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Wisconsin Lutheran College?

Graduates of Wisconsin Lutheran College who complete programs with available earnings data show varied income prospects across different fields. Those earning the highest median salaries pursue degrees such as Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with reported annual earnings around $59,060. This suggests strong market demand and competitive salaries in health-related professions from the college.

Teacher Education and Professional Development at specific levels and methods offer graduates a median annual income near $42,599. Similarly, graduates in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs have a median salary around $40,758, illustrating solid earning potential in education and media sectors.

Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates can expect median earnings of about $43,827, highlighting opportunities within business fields for students from the college. In the realm of physical education, Health and Physical Education/Fitness degrees offer a median salary close to $32,219, indicating entry-level prospects in health and fitness careers.

Overall, students selecting programs in nursing, education, journalism, and business at Wisconsin Lutheran College may find relatively stronger income outcomes upon graduation compared to others where data is not available.

Wisconsin Lutheran College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 63%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 52%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 63%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Wisconsin Lutheran College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Part time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Wisconsin Lutheran College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Natural Resources and Conservation

022

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

213

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

033

Education

12618

English Language and Literature/Letters

606

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

24832

Mathematics and Statistics

123

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

41418

Physical Sciences

123

Psychology

10010

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

549

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

404

Social Sciences

8311

Visual and Performing Arts

112

Health Professions and Related Programs

18422

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

142539

History

011

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

18826