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Engineering Physics at University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $68,379/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (52% exposed)

Job Market Large (38,100 openings/yr)

ROI 22.5x earnings multiple (10.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #1 of 8 Engineering Physics programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$781K	$749K	$652K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	23.5x	22.5x	19.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.3x	10.8x	9.4x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	47%
DegreeOutlook Score	72	70	68

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,260

Out-of-state: $69,096 (10.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,016

-77% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

4.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$85,157

25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Wisconsin-Platteville's Engineering Physics graduates start at $68,379/yr — above the $60,193 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 22.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Engineering Physics programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Engineering Physics's typical career paths, with 52% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 17% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $27,000 in median debt clears quickly against $68,379 in annual earnings.

This program is one of 8 schools offering Engineering Physics in our dataset — a specialized field with limited comparison points.

Earnings grow from $68,379 to $85,157 over five years — a 25% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Platteville

A 87% acceptance rate means University of Wisconsin-Platteville is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 5,928 students in Platteville, WI.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Physicists $166,290/yr

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Engineering Physics at University of Wisconsin-Platteville?

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

Will AI replace Engineering Physics careers?

With 52% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $651,885 in decade earnings vs $780,774 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Wisconsin-Platteville's Engineering Physics program stand out?

Ranked #1 of 8 programs nationally, University of Wisconsin-Platteville 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 →