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Business at University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Commerce, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,679/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)

ROI 19.0x earnings multiple (9.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #20 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$607K	$597K	$541K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.3x	19.0x	17.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.2x	9.1x	8.2x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	73	68

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$31,420

Out-of-state: $65,988 (9.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,176

-28% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,068

4.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$66,590

46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $45,679/yr, Business graduates from University of Wisconsin-Parkside land near the $48,211 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 19.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 11% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $18,068 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #20 of 242 programs, University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Business program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $45,679 to $66,590 over five years — a 46% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Parkside

With 73% of applicants admitted, University of Wisconsin-Parkside prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,951 students in Kenosha, WI.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Sales managers $138,060/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

View all 16 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business at University of Wisconsin-Parkside?

This program scores 73/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Business nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Business careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $540,861 in decade earnings vs $606,855 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →