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Business/Commerce, General at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,570/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)

ROI 14.6x earnings multiple (6.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #43 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business/Commerce, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$594K	$585K	$532K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.8x	14.6x	13.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.7x	6.6x	6.0x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	70	70	65

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,080

Out-of-state: $88,080 (6.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$64,708

-61% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

7.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$64,695

42% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $45,570/yr, Business/Commerce, General graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee land near the $48,211 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business/Commerce, General programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business/Commerce, General's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $27,000 represents roughly 7 months of the $45,570 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #43 of 242 nationally, this is a top-5% Business/Commerce, General program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $45,570 to $64,695 over five years — a 42% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

With 88% of applicants admitted, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee prioritizes broad access, serving 16,762 students in Milwaukee, WI.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Sales managers $138,060/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business/Commerce, General at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

This program scores 70/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Business/Commerce, General nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Business/Commerce, General careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $531,974 in decade earnings vs $593,844 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Business/Commerce, General program stand out?

Ranked #43 of 242 programs nationally, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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