Economics bachelor's degree programs in Wisconsin
Compare 12 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Wisconsin
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison · $20,750 federal debt$85,3662Marquette UniversityMilwaukee · $23,718 federal debt$82,7223University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh · $25,000 federal debt$79,2674University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater · $21,698 federal debt$77,3955University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse · $25,000 federal debt$71,7686Lawrence UniversityAppleton · Debt not reported$71,3387University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire · $21,500 federal debt$69,4358Carthage CollegeKenosha · $19,500 federal debt$67,7039Ripon CollegeRipon · Debt not reported$67,39510Saint Norbert CollegeDe Pere · $27,000 federal debt$66,621
CAREER CONTEXT IN WI
What related occupations pay in Wisconsin
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9199Managers, All Other
- State median wage
- $107,050
- Middle 50% wage range
- $78,570–$152,980
- State employment
- 14,240
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
25-1063Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $99,970
- Middle 50% wage range
- $84,300–$160,730
- State employment
- 310
- Projected growth
- +2.4%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
19-3011Economists
- State median wage
- $84,000
- Middle 50% wage range
- $72,920–$110,970
- State employment
- 280
- Projected growth
- +4.7%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
19-4061Social Science Research Assistants
- State median wage
- $48,090
- Middle 50% wage range
- $44,620–$57,650
- State employment
- 110
- Projected growth
- +5.0%
- Annual openings
- 4,900
19-3022Survey Researchers
- State median wage
- $92,660
- Middle 50% wage range
- $73,650–$118,170
- State employment
- 60
- Projected growth
- -4.8%
- Annual openings
- 600
15-2041Statisticians
- State median wage
- $107,150
- Middle 50% wage range
- $84,670–$126,040
- State employment
- 250
- Projected growth
- +11.0%
- Annual openings
- 1,900
15-2051Data Scientists
- State median wage
- $106,680
- Middle 50% wage range
- $88,060–$133,860
- State employment
- 4,370
- Projected growth
- +34.6%
- Annual openings
- 24,800
13-1161Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- State median wage
- $64,800
- Middle 50% wage range
- $52,450–$89,560
- State employment
- 15,600
- Projected growth
- +7.0%
- Annual openings
- 82,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Wisconsin; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison | $85,366 | $20,750 |
| 2 | Marquette University | Milwaukee | $82,722 | $23,718 |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | Oshkosh | $79,267 | $25,000 |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Whitewater | $77,395 | $21,698 |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | La Crosse | $71,768 | $25,000 |
| 6 | Lawrence University | Appleton | $71,338 | Not available |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Eau Claire | $69,435 | $21,500 |
| 8 | Carthage College | Kenosha | $67,703 | $19,500 |
| 9 | Ripon College | Ripon | $67,395 | Not available |
| 10 | Saint Norbert College | De Pere | $66,621 | $27,000 |
| 11 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Stevens Point | $66,453 | Not available |
| 12 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee | $64,454 | $27,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Economics in Wisconsin
What do Economics bachelor's degree graduates earn in Wisconsin?
Across 12 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $69,435 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $23,718 among the 9 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Wisconsin colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Wisconsin-Madison has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.