Economics at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Wisconsin economics programs cluster in a relatively narrow band, with peer institutions across the state producing first-year earnings between $51,000 and $58,000. Based on comparable programs, UW-Green Bay graduates would likely earn around $51,344—right at the state median but noticeably below what UW-Oshkosh ($57,663) and UW-Madison ($54,495) report for their economics graduates. The estimated debt of $23,349 translates to a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45, meaning roughly five months of gross income to cover educational borrowing.

The challenge here is uncertainty about what distinguishes this program from nearby alternatives. UW-Oshkosh, serving a similar student population just 60 miles south, reports outcomes $6,300 higher—a meaningful difference over a career. Whether that gap reflects curriculum differences, alumni networks, employer perceptions, or simply the small sample sizes that trigger data suppression at Green Bay isn't clear from the available information.

For families weighing this investment, the estimated figures suggest reasonable financial outcomes if they materialize, but the lack of program-specific data makes direct comparison difficult. Before committing, contact the economics department directly about recent graduate outcomes and job placement—admissions won't have these details, but faculty often track where their majors land. That conversation matters more here than at schools with transparent, published data.