Business Administration, Management and Operations at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

UW-Oshkosh business graduates earn $57,809 in their first year—landing them in the 91st percentile nationally for this program but only the 60th percentile among Wisconsin schools. That gap tells an important story: while these graduates far outpace the national median of $45,703, they're competing in a state where business programs generally perform well. The $25,000 in typical debt is slightly below both state and national averages, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43 that most graduates can handle comfortably within a few years.

The real question is opportunity cost within Wisconsin. UW-Madison business grads earn $10,000 more annually, and even UW-Milwaukee edges out Oshkosh slightly. However, Oshkosh's combination of reasonable debt and solid earnings still represents a sound investment—graduates see healthy income growth to $63,000 by year four, and they're avoiding the higher debt loads common at many competitors.

For families seeking an accessible business degree (87% admission rate) without excessive debt, UW-Oshkosh delivers reliable returns. You're not getting elite-tier outcomes, but you're getting solidly above-average national results at below-average cost, which is exactly what a regional public university should provide.