Finance and Financial Management Services at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

UW-Oshkosh's finance program produces graduates earning about $58,000 right out of college—roughly $4,500 above the national median and $2,100 above Wisconsin's typical finance graduate. That 60th percentile ranking among Wisconsin programs is solid, particularly considering the university's 87% admission rate makes it accessible to most applicants. Students graduate with $24,065 in debt, which translates to a manageable 0.41 debt-to-earnings ratio that's better than the national average for finance programs.

The earnings trajectory shows steady growth to nearly $64,000 by year four, though graduates still trail flagship UW-Madison and Marquette by about $5,000. Still, they're earning essentially the same as peers from UW-Eau Claire and slightly more than those from UW-La Crosse—both competitive state schools. For families weighing the value of a more selective university against the accessibility and cost of UW-Oshkosh, the data suggests this program holds its own within Wisconsin's finance landscape.

The straightforward takeaway: this program delivers typical outcomes for a regional state university finance degree at a manageable debt level. It won't command premium starting salaries, but it provides a legitimate pathway into finance careers without the financial strain or admissions barriers of the state's top-tier programs.