Program Analysis
Graduates earn $54,428/yr, edging above the $46,482 national average for Physics — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 19.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Physics programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Physics's typical career paths, with 50% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 16% gap from the optimistic case.
At $19,500 in median debt against $54,428 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
Ranked #7 of 75 programs, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's Physics program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.
Five-year earnings of $84,403 show a 55% jump from the $54,428 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.