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Agricultural Public Services at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,092/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Medium (12,500 openings/yr)

ROI 13.0x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #1 of 10 Agricultural Public Services programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Agricultural Public Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$595K	$585K	$531K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.3x	13.0x	11.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.7x	3.6x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	40%	36%	27%
DegreeOutlook Score	52	52	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$44,820

Out-of-state: $162,412 (3.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,712

-51% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,000

3.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$69,239

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $48,092 per year, Agricultural Public Services graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn slightly above the $42,389 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 13.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Agricultural Public Services 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.

At #1 of 10 programs, this Agricultural Public Services program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

A 44% earnings increase from $48,092 to $69,239 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison accepts 43% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving a student body of 35,665 in Madison, WI.

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Top Career Paths

News analysts, reporters, and journalists $60,280/yr

Farm and home management educators $58,120/yr

Audio and video technicians $54,830/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 52/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Agricultural Public Services at University of Wisconsin-Madison?

At 52/100, University of Wisconsin-Madison's Agricultural Public Services program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Agricultural Public Services at University of Wisconsin-Madison?

The 49% 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 →