University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI uwplatt.edu 5,928 students

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 in dataset

Earnings

$54,916

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

64/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$8,315

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $17,274/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Wisconsin-Platteville's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 21% of students receive Pell Grants; 44% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$8,666	$34,664
$30K – $48K	$8,552	$34,208
$48K – $75K	$12,737	$50,948
$75K – $110K	$17,051	$68,204
$110K+	$18,259	$73,036
Sticker price (no aid)	$8,315	$33,260

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Wisconsin-Platteville

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	86	$68,711/yr	Very High	26.5x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →	84	$71,635/yr	Very High	28.6x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	79	$56,688/yr	Very High	19.5x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools →	75	$77,405/yr	Very High	27.8x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →	74	$71,612/yr	Very High	25.0x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools →	73	$76,952/yr	High	23.6x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →	73	$69,582/yr	High	23.4x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	73	$51,290/yr	High	17.6x
Engineering Physics Compare across schools →	70	$68,379/yr	Very High	24.6x
Industrial Production Technology Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	69	$67,742/yr	Moderate	23.6x
Environmental Engineering Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Compare across schools →	68	$69,490/yr	Very High	21.5x
Chemistry Compare across schools →	67	$49,386/yr	High	18.1x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	65	$46,069/yr	High	13.6x
Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	63	$41,636/yr	Moderate	16.3x
Agricultural Business Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools →	62	$54,473/yr	High	15.4x
Plant Sciences Compare across schools →	60	$47,910/yr	High	18.2x
Security Science and Technology Compare across schools →	55	$38,013/yr	High	14.1x
Health & Physical Education Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →	53	$46,027/yr	Moderate	12.8x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	53	$39,290/yr	High	10.8x
Sustainability Studies Compare across schools →	52	$59,089/yr	High	16.8x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools →	52	$44,956/yr	High	14.4x
Education Education, General Compare across schools →	51	$50,540/yr	High	14.1x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	47	$35,752/yr	High	14.7x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	45	$32,915/yr	High	14.2x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	39	$37,379/yr	Moderate	9.6x