Public Institution
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire's campus sits in the heart of the Chippewa Valley, a region known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation. The campus is closely integrated with the city of Eau Claire, providing students with access to local amenities and cultural events. Students benefit from a strong sense of community and a focus on undergraduate research opportunities. The university is also known for its music programs and close ties to the local arts scene.
Programs
30
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$45,913
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
58/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$9,277
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $18,516/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 19% of students receive Pell Grants; 43% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $9,565 | $38,260 |
| $30K – $48K | $10,534 | $42,136 |
| $48K – $75K | $13,803 | $55,212 |
| $75K – $110K | $18,951 | $75,804 |
| $110K+ | $20,469 | $81,876 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $9,277 | $37,108 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
30 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
88
|
$73,321/yr | Very High | 26.9x |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools → |
83
|
$71,692/yr | High | 21.5x |
|
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
83
|
$70,250/yr | High | 18.2x |
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Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
81
|
$61,379/yr | Very High | 19.5x |
|
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools → |
81
|
$58,812/yr | Very High | 19.5x |
| Economics Compare across schools → |
73
|
$51,344/yr | Very High | 17.4x |
|
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
71
|
$46,254/yr | High | 16.7x |
|
Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools → |
70
|
$59,409/yr | Very High | 22.1x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
70
|
$51,621/yr | Very High | 19.5x |
| Mathematics Compare across schools → |
66
|
$48,609/yr | Very High | 17.8x |
| Chemistry Compare across schools → |
65
|
$50,659/yr | High | 15.2x |
|
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools → |
60
|
$41,258/yr | Moderate | 13.7x |
|
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools → |
59
|
$44,178/yr | High | 11.0x |
|
Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools → |
59
|
$43,242/yr | High | 10.7x |
| Social Work Compare across schools → |
54
|
$40,562/yr | Moderate | 13.8x |
| Geography and Cartography Compare across schools → |
53
|
$40,048/yr | High | 14.1x |
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Romance Languages
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools → |
52
|
$41,109/yr | Very High | 15.4x |
| Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools → |
51
|
$46,508/yr | High | 12.3x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
51
|
$40,333/yr | High | 14.6x |
|
Geosciences
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools → |
48
|
$44,207/yr | High | 13.3x |
|
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
48
|
$34,507/yr | High | 14.9x |
|
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
47
|
$38,259/yr | High | 12.1x |
|
Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools → |
47
|
$32,801/yr | Moderate | 13.6x |
|
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
47
|
$26,268/yr | Very High | 16.1x |
| Music Compare across schools → |
45
|
$43,764/yr | High | 11.3x |
|
English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
41
|
$39,591/yr | Very High | 11.2x |
|
Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
41
|
$34,582/yr | Moderate | 11.2x |
|
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools → |
39
|
$43,714/yr | Low | 10.6x |
| History Compare across schools → |
35
|
$28,998/yr | High | 9.6x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
31
|
$30,111/yr | High | 9.0x |
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