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Agricultural Business and Management at University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $54,473/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (398,100 openings/yr)

ROI 16.3x earnings multiple (7.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #50 of 77 Agricultural Business and Management programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$547K	$541K	$498K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.4x	16.3x	15.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.9x	7.8x	7.2x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	62	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,260

Out-of-state: $69,096 (7.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,016

-77% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,000

3.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $54,473 per year, Agricultural Business and Management graduates from University of Wisconsin-Platteville earn slightly above the $48,075 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 16.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Agricultural Business and Management career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $15,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #50 ranking among 77 Agricultural Business and Management programs places University of Wisconsin-Platteville in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About University of Wisconsin-Platteville

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Wisconsin-Platteville prioritizes broad access, serving 5,928 students in Platteville, WI.

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Top Career Paths

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers $87,980/yr

View all 9 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 62/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Agricultural Business and Management at University of Wisconsin-Platteville?

At 62/100, the score looks reasonable — but Agricultural Business and Management is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Agricultural Business and Management at University of Wisconsin-Platteville?

The 48% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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