Mathematics at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

UW-Milwaukee's mathematics program delivers stronger returns than you might expect from a school with an 88% admission rate. At $56,284 in starting salary, graduates earn more than three-quarters of math majors nationally and comfortably exceed Wisconsin's state median of $50,285. The $27,000 median debt is remarkably low—ranking in just the 5th percentile nationally—which creates an exceptionally manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48. That means graduates can expect to pay off their loans from less than six months of earnings.

While UW-Milwaukee doesn't match flagship Madison's $67,744 starting salary, it outperforms most other Wisconsin math programs while keeping debt substantially lower. The 27% earnings growth to $71,400 by year four suggests graduates are finding solid professional paths, likely in analytics, actuarial work, or data science roles common in Milwaukee's financial services and manufacturing sectors.

For parents weighing cost against outcomes, this represents a strong value proposition. Your child gets competitive earnings potential without the financial burden that often accompanies math degrees. The accessible admissions and relatively large sample size (30-100 graduates tracked) add confidence that these outcomes are reproducible rather than outliers.