University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, Wisconsin · Public · 4,205 undergraduates
All 30 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Wisconsin high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr). Another 72 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,472 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,014 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,796 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,578 |
| $110k and up | $18,234 |
| All families (average) | $14,054 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $48,680 | +$11,109 | clears the bar | $21,224 | 1.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $65,509 | +$27,938 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,004 | +$8,433 | clears the bar | $22,828 | 2.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,875 | +$23,304 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $54,043 | +$16,472 | clears the bar | $23,177 | 1.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,242 | +$15,671 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.4 yrs |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $57,307 | +$19,736 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $54,263 | +$16,692 | clears the bar | $31,343 | 1.9 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $51,586 | +$14,015 | clears the bar | $20,625 | 1.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $51,148 | +$13,577 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1.4 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $50,797 | +$13,226 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | $56,497 | +$18,926 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $73,583 | +$36,012 | clears the bar | $15,200 | 0.4 yrs |
| Plant Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $59,732 | +$22,161 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $45,741 | +$8,170 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 30 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 21% of students receive Pell grants · 57% 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.