Economics at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

UW-Oshkosh economics graduates earn substantially more than both national and Wisconsin medians, with first-year earnings of $57,663 putting them in the 71st percentile nationally and 60th within the state. This actually places the program ahead of several better-known Wisconsin schools including UW-Eau Claire and UW-Whitewater, and within striking distance of UW-Madison despite Oshkosh's much higher admission rate. The debt load of $25,000 is reasonable—just slightly above average—resulting in a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43.

The combination of accessible admissions (87% acceptance rate) and strong earnings outcomes makes this program particularly noteworthy. Students who might not qualify for more selective Wisconsin programs can still access comparable salary prospects here. The moderate sample size suggests consistent placement success rather than a few outliers skewing the data.

For families looking at economics programs in Wisconsin, UW-Oshkosh delivers solid value. Your child would be borrowing slightly more than average but earning nearly $6,000 more annually than typical economics graduates, which quickly offsets the additional debt. If Madison or La Crosse aren't realistic admissions targets, this represents a strong fallback option that won't compromise earning potential.