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Economics at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $57,663/yr (7% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (293,500 openings/yr)

ROI 19.8x earnings multiple (10.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #20 of 351 Economics programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Economics graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$670K	$652K	$575K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.4x	19.8x	17.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.4x	10.1x	8.9x
Probability of Field Employment	66%	60%	41%
DegreeOutlook Score	78	77	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)

$32,848

Out-of-state: $64,500 (10.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,044

-80% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,114

5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$72,738

26% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's Economics graduates start at $57,663/yr — above the $53,966 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 19.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 56% task exposure — and the 14% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $24,114 in median debt clears quickly against $57,663 in annual earnings.

A #20 ranking out of 351 Economics programs nationally puts University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $57,663 to $72,738 shows 26% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

A 87% acceptance rate means University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 7,613 in Oshkosh, WI.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's Economics program score?

A score of 77/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's Economics graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Economics to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Economics careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 56% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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