Location: Milwaukee, WI•In-State Tuition: $10,020•Out-of-State Tuition: $22,020•Admission Rate: 88%•Avg SAT: 1090
Median Earnings (1yr)
$30,844
73rd percentile
60th percentile in Wisconsin
Est. Median Debt
$20,542
Est. from national median (10 programs)
Sample: 27 graduates Limited data

Where University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all religion/religious studies bachelors's programs nationally

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (estimated ±10%)Other religion/religious studies programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

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

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee earns $31k — 73th percentile among religion/religious studies bachelors programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee$30,844$36,924+20%
Fordham University$30,985$75,263+143%
University of Virginia-Main Campus$25,260$50,482+100%
Beth Medrash Govoha$36,798$47,226+28%
Liberty University$38,540$44,318+15%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Religion/Religious Studies bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee$10,020$30,844$36,924$20,542*—
Yeshivas Be'er YitzchokElizabeth$11,450$61,244——*—
Jewish Theological Seminary of AmericaNew York$65,545$56,236—$16,750*0.30
Faith International UniversityTacoma$8,850$42,103—$17,813*0.42
Liberty UniversityLynchburg$21,222$38,540$44,318$36,495*0.95
Beth Medrash GovohaLakewood—$36,798$47,226—*—
National Median—$25,450—$25,000*0.98
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with religion/religious studies graduates

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
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-Milwaukee, approximately 30% 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.