University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI · Public · Visit Website

UW-Platteville's campus is situated in the rolling hills of southwestern Wisconsin. The university is known for its strong engineering and agricultural programs, fostering a hands-on, career-focused environment. A unique aspect of the campus is its connection to mining history, reflected in the Mining Museum and the "M" landmark on a nearby hill. Students benefit from a close-knit community in a smaller city setting.

Programs Analyzed
25
Avg Grad Earnings
$54,916/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
64/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$8,315/yr
Out-of-state: $17,274/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 21% 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 $8,666 $34,664 15.8x
$30K – $48K $8,552 $34,208 16.1x
$48K – $75K $12,737 $50,948 10.8x
$75K – $110K $17,051 $68,204 8.1x
$110K+ $18,259 $73,036 7.5x
Sticker price (no aid) $8,315 $33,260 16.5x

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-Platteville

25 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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86 $68,711/yr Very High 26.5x
Computer Engineering
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84 $71,635/yr Very High 28.6x
Accounting and Related Services
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79 $56,688/yr Very High 19.5x
Electrical
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75 $77,405/yr Very High 27.8x
Mechanical Engineering
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74 $71,612/yr Very High 25.0x
Industrial Engineering
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73 $76,952/yr High 23.6x
Civil Engineering
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73 $69,582/yr High 23.4x
Business Administration
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73 $51,290/yr High 17.6x
Engineering Physics
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70 $68,379/yr Very High 24.6x
Industrial Production Technologies
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69 $67,742/yr Moderate 23.6x
Environmental Health Engineering
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68 $69,490/yr Very High 21.5x
Chemistry
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67 $49,386/yr High 18.1x
Teacher Education
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65 $46,069/yr High 13.6x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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63 $41,636/yr Moderate 16.3x
Agricultural Business and Management
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62 $54,473/yr High 15.4x
Plant Sciences
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60 $47,910/yr High 18.2x
Security Science and Technology
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55 $38,013/yr High 14.1x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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53 $46,027/yr Moderate 12.8x
Teacher Education
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53 $39,290/yr High 10.8x
Sustainability Studies
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52 $59,089/yr High 16.8x
Animal Sciences
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52 $44,956/yr High 14.4x
Education, General
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51 $50,540/yr High 14.1x
Biology, General
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47 $35,752/yr High 14.7x
Psychology, General
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45 $32,915/yr High 14.2x
Fine and Studio Arts
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39 $37,379/yr Moderate 9.6x
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