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Business/Commerce, General at University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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/Commerce, General 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/Commerce, General 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/Commerce, General programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business/Commerce, General'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/Commerce, General 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business/Commerce, General at University of Wisconsin-Parkside?

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

Will AI replace Business/Commerce, General 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 →