University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI uwstout.edu 5,900 students

University of Wisconsin-Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a small city in the western part of the state. As a polytechnic university, Stout emphasizes hands-on learning and career preparation in fields like technology, art, and design. Students benefit from specialized programs and facilities geared toward these professional areas. The university maintains a focus on applied learning, preparing students for direct entry into the workforce.

Programs

Analyzed in dataset

Earnings

$50,153

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

56/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$10,142

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $18,706/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Wisconsin-Stout's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 23% of students receive Pell Grants; 49% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$10,499	$41,996
$30K – $48K	$11,643	$46,572
$48K – $75K	$15,799	$63,196
$75K – $110K	$19,803	$79,212
$110K+	$21,221	$84,884
Sticker price (no aid)	$10,142	$40,568

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-Stout

31 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
Construction Management Compare across schools →	83	$72,779/yr	High	22.9x
Computer Networking Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Compare across schools →	83	$66,623/yr	Very High	21.5x
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	81	$55,977/yr	Very High	18.9x
Software Development Computer Software and Media Applications Compare across schools →	77	$54,639/yr	Very High	18.5x
Applied Mathematics Compare across schools →	75	$67,159/yr	Very High	22.0x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	75	$54,826/yr	High	16.4x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →	72	$80,493/yr	Very High	18.8x
Manufacturing Engineering Compare across schools →	72	$72,830/yr	High	19.0x
Engineering-Related Fields Compare across schools →	72	$71,117/yr	High	19.5x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	67	$47,230/yr	High	12.3x
Sales & Marketing General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Compare across schools →	67	$46,501/yr	High	13.5x
Engineering Technology Engineering Technology, General Compare across schools →	63	$67,461/yr	High	17.6x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →	62	$73,260/yr	Very High	17.1x
Polymer Engineering Polymer/Plastics Engineering Compare across schools →	59	$75,800/yr	High	17.7x
Hospitality Management Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools →	58	$43,359/yr	High	12.3x
Real Estate Compare across schools →	52	$54,061/yr	High	12.3x
Graphic Communications Compare across schools →	52	$48,744/yr	High	14.1x
Criminology Compare across schools →	50	$49,004/yr	High	11.1x
Design Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools →	48	$40,615/yr	High	11.7x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	48	$38,670/yr	High	9.1x
Human Development & Family Studies Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools →	48	$37,050/yr	High	10.2x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →	47	$45,196/yr	High	10.1x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	43	$32,996/yr	High	11.8x
Rehabilitation Therapies Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Compare across schools →	42	$36,736/yr	Moderate	11.6x
Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools →	42	$35,768/yr	High	7.8x
Rhetoric & Writing Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools →	38	$35,423/yr	Very High	11.5x
Social Sciences Social Sciences, General Compare across schools →	37	$27,873/yr	High	5.9x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	34	$30,077/yr	Moderate	6.4x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools →	29	$31,128/yr	High	6.7x
Science Technology Studies Science Technologies/Technicians, Other Compare across schools →	28	$32,099/yr	High	6.9x
Health Sciences Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Compare across schools →	24	$29,260/yr	High	6.2x