Median Earnings (1yr)
$55,677
33rd percentile (40th in WI)
Sample Size
77
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates earn $56k, placing them in the 33th percentile of all educational administration and supervision masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin

Educational Administration and Supervision masters's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (18 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Wisconsin-Madison$55,677$63,831
Wisconsin Lutheran College$70,016
Concordia University-Wisconsin$66,408$65,145
Viterbo University$66,234$65,610
Alverno College$66,052$78,729
University of Wisconsin-Superior$65,660
National Median$60,279

Other Educational Administration and Supervision Programs in Wisconsin

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee
$35,080$70,016
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon
$34,250$66,408
Viterbo University
La Crosse
$32,350$66,234
Alverno College
Milwaukee
$32,794$66,052
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior
$8,487$65,660

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Wisconsin-Madison, approximately 15% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.