Educational Administration and Supervision at Rasmussen University-Wisconsin

Rasmussen University-Wisconsin's Educational Administration program presents a puzzling contradiction: it ranks in the 75th percentile nationally yet sits below Wisconsin's state median, where University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates earn about $3,000 more annually. The explanation lies in how weak this degree field is overall—earning exactly the national median of $37,480 means most programs deliver disappointing returns. With only two Wisconsin schools offering this bachelor's, the "40th percentile" ranking is essentially a tie, and frankly, neither option looks compelling when earnings actually decline 3% over four years.

The debt load of nearly $36,000 creates a problematic first-year ratio of 0.95—manageable on paper, but concerning when paired with flat-to-declining earnings. For a program serving 57% Pell-eligible students, this matters: graduates are starting at around $37,000 with no growth trajectory visible in the data. Educational administration roles typically require master's degrees for advancement, meaning this bachelor's may function more as an expensive prerequisite than a career-ready credential.

If your child is set on educational leadership, this degree won't close doors, but understand what you're buying: a stepping stone that costs nearly a year's salary with no clear payoff in the bachelor's alone. The graduate degree that follows will add more debt. Consider whether starting at a lower-cost community college or pursuing a different education-adjacent field might preserve options while building less debt before committing to administration.