University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, WI · Public · Visit Website

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is located in the city of La Crosse, the largest city on Wisconsin's western border, nestled alongside the Mississippi River. With a significant student population from three institutions, the city offers a vibrant atmosphere with many opportunities. UW-La Crosse is known for its strong science programs and pre-professional tracks, attracting students interested in careers in healthcare and research. The campus benefits from its location within a regional hub for education, medicine, manufacturing, and transportation, offering students access to internships and future employment opportunities.

Programs Analyzed
33
Avg Grad Earnings
$44,949/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
57/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$9,651/yr
Out-of-state: $18,691/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 14% of students receive Pell Grants and 44% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $6,798 $27,192 16.5x
$30K – $48K $8,794 $35,176 12.8x
$48K – $75K $13,175 $52,700 8.5x
$75K – $110K $16,528 $66,112 6.8x
$110K+ $17,538 $70,152 6.4x
Sticker price (no aid) $9,651 $38,604 11.6x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

33 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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85 $65,243/yr Very High 23.9x
Accounting and Related Services
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82 $62,450/yr Very High 19.4x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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80 $55,965/yr Very High 18.2x
Allied Health Diagnostic
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72 $60,232/yr Moderate 18.2x
Economics
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72 $53,595/yr Very High 16.2x
Business Administration
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72 $52,521/yr High 15.5x
Physics
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69 $54,428/yr Very High 20.9x
Management Information Systems and Services
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68 $67,661/yr Very High 18.1x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research
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67 $68,564/yr Moderate 17.7x
Mathematics
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66 $49,651/yr Very High 17.7x
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
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65 $54,290/yr High 14.6x
Insurance
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65 $52,242/yr Very High 16.8x
Public Administration
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65 $43,632/yr High 13.5x
Marketing
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64 $46,432/yr Very High 15.6x
Teacher Education
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63 $44,281/yr High 12.2x
International Business
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60 $49,463/yr Very High 11.8x
Teacher Education
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58 $42,706/yr High 11.1x
Public Health
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55 $41,585/yr High 12.7x
Biology, General
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54 $36,823/yr High 17.0x
Parks
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53 $34,490/yr Moderate 11.9x
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
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51 $41,370/yr Moderate 13.2x
Communication and Media Studies
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50 $40,293/yr High 14.1x
Political Science and Government
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50 $35,281/yr Very High 13.0x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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47 $30,993/yr Moderate 14.0x
Curriculum and Instruction
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46 $45,004/yr Very High 11.2x
Geography and Cartography
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46 $37,537/yr High 11.8x
Psychology, General
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45 $31,327/yr High 13.6x
Romance Languages & Literatures
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44 $37,018/yr Very High 12.6x
Sociology
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43 $33,529/yr High 12.2x
English Language and Literature, General
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41 $37,748/yr Very High 11.4x
History
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36 $28,013/yr High 10.1x
Archeology
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32 $29,547/yr High 9.6x
Fine and Studio Arts
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25 $19,407/yr Moderate 7.9x
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