University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, Wisconsin · Public · 9,277 undergraduates
Of 43 programs with reported earnings, 41 leave graduates out-earning a typical Wisconsin high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 31 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,224 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,766 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,608 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,394 |
| $110k and up | $18,991 |
| All families (average) | $16,210 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $67,446 | +$29,875 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $76,227 | +$38,656 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,173 | +$17,602 | clears the bar | $21,282 | 1.2 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $58,233 | +$20,662 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1 yr |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $61,191 | +$23,620 | clears the bar | $22,685 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,328 | +$8,757 | clears the bar | $20,122 | 2.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $67,521 | +$29,950 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $56,470 | +$18,899 | clears the bar | $21,906 | 1.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $78,296 | +$40,725 | clears the bar | $20,518 | 0.5 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $55,418 | +$17,847 | clears the bar | $26,801 | 1.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $127,722 | +$90,151 | clears the bar | $37,488 | 0.4 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $58,908 | +$21,337 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $93,633 | +$56,062 | clears the bar | $21,470 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $55,528 | +$17,957 | clears the bar | $14,465 | 0.8 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $57,256 | +$19,685 | clears the bar | $20,490 | 1 yr |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 43 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 14% of students receive Pell grants · 71% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.