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Finance and Financial Management Services at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $52,744/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (622,100 openings/yr)

ROI 15.1x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #180 of 431 Finance and Financial Management Services programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Finance and Financial Management Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$621K	$605K	$550K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.5x	15.1x	13.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.1x	6.9x	6.2x
Probability of Field Employment	69%	61%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	77	75	73

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 (6.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$64,708

-61% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,750

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$65,224

24% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $52,744 track close to the $55,340 national median for Finance and Financial Management Services programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Finance and Financial Management Services programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Finance and Financial Management Services's typical career paths, with 55% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 11% gap from the optimistic case.

At $23,750 in median debt against $52,744 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #180 of 431 Finance and Financial Management Services programs, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $52,744 to $65,224 over five years — a 24% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has a 88% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 16,762 students in Milwaukee, WI.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Finance and Financial Management Services at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

This program scores 75/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Finance and Financial Management Services nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Finance and Financial Management Services careers?

With 55% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $549,912 in decade earnings vs $621,095 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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