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University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, Wisconsin. 2,844 undergraduates. Admits 75% of applicants.

41%Graduation rate13 pts below the national median for similar colleges (54%)
$11,233Average net price per year44% below the national median for similar colleges ($19,899)
$57,115Median earnings 10 years after starting3% below the national median for similar colleges ($58,912)
$19,500Median debt at graduation10% below the national median for similar colleges ($21,609)
Our read

Graduates' median debt ($19,500) equals 34% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($57,115).

What families actually pay

Under $30,000$7,970
$30,000–$48,000$6,934
$48,001–$75,000$8,676
$75,001–$110,000$14,757
Over $110,000$17,524

Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.

Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $8,658 in-state, $18,275 out-of-state.

Do students finish, and what do they earn?

MeasureThis collegeSimilar colleges nationally
Graduation rate41%54%
Return for second year69%76%
Median earnings, 6 years after starting$47,998$49,318
Median earnings, 10 years after starting$57,115$58,912
Median debt at graduation$19,500$21,609

Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).

Programs and what graduates earn

73 programs reported
ProgramGraduates / yrMedian earnings, 1 yrMedian earnings, 5 yrsMedian debt
Computer Science—$60,252$92,395$19,750
Management Information Systems and Services12$55,265$80,407—
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other37$43,271$72,387$17,500
Biology, General33$43,496$69,621$22,750
Accounting and Related Services23$57,072$69,315$29,500
Business/Commerce, General—$54,165$69,086$21,250
Marketing24$54,943$67,605$19,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services9$63,689——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness41$39,913$61,886$23,500
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences0$42,215$58,778$18,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities12—$57,630—
Criminal Justice and Corrections45$38,852$56,352$24,625
Psychology, General83$34,088$52,181$24,742
Communication and Media Studies31$41,954$50,883$25,000
Sociology17$34,005$50,649$26,000
History13—$48,862—
English Language and Literature, General10—$45,219—
Political Science and Government10$44,280——
Design and Applied Arts—$30,289$36,981—
Fine and Studio Arts11—$30,231—
Natural Resources Conservation and Research13———
Computer and Information Sciences, General28———
Special Education and Teaching8———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods35———
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics5———
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology1———
Mathematics8———
International/Globalization Studies4———
Sustainability Studies9———
Philosophy1———
Chemistry5———
Physics4———
Economics4———
Geography and Cartography4———
Visual and Performing Arts, General17———
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft6———
Music6———
Business Administration, Management and Operations98———

Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.

Getting in

75%Admission rate
1,090Average SAT of admitted students
17–25ACT middle 50%
20:1Students per faculty member
38%Undergraduates with a Pell Grant

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Quick answers

How much does University of Wisconsin-Parkside cost per year?
The average net price at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $11,233 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much do University of Wisconsin-Parkside graduates earn?
Former University of Wisconsin-Parkside students earn a median of $57,115 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Parkside?
41% of University of Wisconsin-Parkside students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much student debt do University of Wisconsin-Parkside graduates have?
The median federal student debt at graduation from University of Wisconsin-Parkside is $19,500. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.