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University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI 2,844 Undergrads 44.2% Grad Rate
Total Cost
$18,199
Sticker Price
Avg Net Price
$11,772
After Aid
Median Earnings
$55,184
4yr Post-Grad
Vs. Peer Institutions
Net Price$11,772
Peer Midpoint: $20,080.5
Earnings (4yr Post-Grad)$55,184
Peer Midpoint: $60,428
Graduation Rate44.2%
Peer Midpoint: 58.9%
Warning: The majority of students at this institution do not graduate. Non-completers typically earn significantly less and face higher debt risks.
Average Starting Age22.5
Socio-Economic Diversity
Pell Grant Recipients38.0%
Enrollment Status
Full-Time81.3%
Economic Outcomes
Earn More than HS69.5%
Admissions Profile
Acceptance
75.4%
SAT Avg
1,090
SAT Reading
25th: --75th: -
SAT Math
25th: --75th: -
ACT Composite
25th: 172175th: 25
ROI Sensitivity Analysis
This analysis tests three cost scenarios (Scholarship, Average Net Price, Full Sticker Price) to show how college costs impact your long-term return compared to the average student and a high school graduate.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)⚠️ Caution: Underlying earnings data reflects graduates only. This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate this ROI.
⚠️ Caution: Underlying earnings data reflects graduates only. This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate this ROI.
Institution Lifetime NPV
Vs Median Peer
Vs HS Grad
Zero Cost (Scholarship)$0
+$497k
+$30k
+$12k
Median Cost$12k/yr
+$454k
-$13k
-$30k
Full Cost$18k/yr
+$431k
-$36k
-$53k
ROI Efficiency Metrics⚠️ Caution: Underlying earnings data reflects graduates only. This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate this ROI.
⚠️ Caution: Underlying earnings data reflects graduates only. This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate this ROI.
Break-Even Age
Return on Inv. %
Zero Cost (Scholarship)$0
51
∞
Median Cost$12k/yr
Never
-71%
Full Cost$18k/yr
Never
-81%
Analysis Assumptions:
- Starting Salary: Estimated from the 4-year post-graduation median earnings (assuming 2% annual growth from graduation).⚠️ Warning: The high average starting age or low completion rate may inflate the Median earnings and ROI shown.
- Comparisons: "Vs Median Peer" compares to the median student nationwide in a similar level program. "Vs HS Grad" compares to a median high school graduate.
- Break-Even: The age at which the college investment net income exceeds the median high school graduate's lifetime earnings.
- NPV: Net Present Value of all future earnings minus costs and taxes, discounted at 7.8%.
Social Impact ROINew⚠️ Caution: Underlying earnings data reflects graduates only. This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate this ROI.
⚠️ Caution: Underlying earnings data reflects graduates only. This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate this ROI.
Measures the societal return on a donor's investment. Calculated as the incremental pre-tax lifetime earnings vs. HS grad, divided by the tax-adjusted donation cost.
Donor Return-40%
Gov. Pell Grant ROINew⚠️ Caution: Underlying earnings data reflects graduates only. This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate this ROI.
⚠️ Caution: Underlying earnings data reflects graduates only. This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate this ROI.
Measures the government's return on Pell Grants via increased tax revenue. Calculated as the portion of incremental lifetime taxes (discounted at 5.4%) attributed to the Pell Grant investment.
Taxpayer Return-51%
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Program ROI Analysis⚠️ Caution: Underlying earnings data reflects graduates only. This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate this ROI.
⚠️ Caution: Underlying earnings data reflects graduates only. This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate this ROI.
Bachelor's Degrees
Accounting and Related Services
BachCIP: 5203
Median Debt
$14,915
Earnings (4yr)
$64,177
Natl Median: $76,194
Lifetime Value Added
+$42k
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
BachCIP: 2602
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
-
Natl Median: $65,466
Lifetime Value Added
N/A
Biology, General
BachCIP: 2601
Median Debt
$20,604
Earnings (4yr)
$60,928
Natl Median: $57,214
Lifetime Value Added
+$16k
Business Administration, Management and Operations
BachCIP: 5202
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
-
Natl Median: $68,257
Lifetime Value Added
N/A
Business/Commerce, General
BachCIP: 5201
Median Debt
$18,068
Earnings (4yr)
$63,554
Natl Median: $68,407
Lifetime Value Added
+$37k
Chemistry
BachCIP: 4005
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
-
Natl Median: $65,120
Lifetime Value Added
N/A
Communication and Media Studies
BachCIP: 0901
Median Debt
$21,987
Earnings (4yr)
$53,923
Natl Median: $56,359
Lifetime Value Added
-$41k
Computer Science
BachCIP: 1107
Median Debt
$24,250
Earnings (4yr)
$89,495
Natl Median: $107,009
Lifetime Value Added
+$236k
Criminal Justice and Corrections
BachCIP: 4301
Median Debt
$19,500
Earnings (4yr)
$54,156
Natl Median: $55,378
Lifetime Value Added
-$39k
Design and Applied Arts
BachCIP: 5004
Median Debt
$23,276
Earnings (4yr)
$40,410
Natl Median: $51,490
Lifetime Value Added
-$155k
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
BachCIP: 5005
Median Debt
$24,397
Earnings (4yr)
$37,110
Natl Median: $39,775
Lifetime Value Added
-$183k
Economics
BachCIP: 4506
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
-
Natl Median: $82,686
Lifetime Value Added
N/A
English Language and Literature, General
BachCIP: 2301
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
$34,689
Natl Median: $48,590
Lifetime Value Added
-$204k
Fine and Studio Arts
BachCIP: 5007
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
$31,577
Natl Median: $41,367
Lifetime Value Added
-$231k
Geography and Cartography
BachCIP: 4507
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
-
Natl Median: $57,853
Lifetime Value Added
N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
BachCIP: 4006
Median Debt
$21,120
Earnings (4yr)
$47,123
Natl Median: $60,190
Lifetime Value Added
-$97k
Health and Medical Administrative Services
BachCIP: 5107
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
$56,790
Natl Median: $58,716
Lifetime Value Added
-$17k
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BachCIP: 5199
Median Debt
$15,750
Earnings (4yr)
$67,130
Natl Median: $68,245
Lifetime Value Added
+$65k
History
BachCIP: 5401
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
$42,349
Natl Median: $50,680
Lifetime Value Added
-$138k
International Relations and National Security Studies
BachCIP: 4509
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
-
Natl Median: $66,596
Lifetime Value Added
N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
BachCIP: 2401
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
-
Natl Median: $53,072
Lifetime Value Added
N/A
Management Information Systems and Services
BachCIP: 5212
Median Debt
$23,217
Earnings (4yr)
$70,370
Natl Median: $83,290
Lifetime Value Added
+$90k
Marketing
BachCIP: 5214
Median Debt
$18,649
Earnings (4yr)
$62,014
Natl Median: $69,303
Lifetime Value Added
+$25k
Mathematics
BachCIP: 2701
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
-
Natl Median: $69,562
Lifetime Value Added
N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BachCIP: 3099
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
-
Natl Median: $55,693
Lifetime Value Added
N/A
Music
BachCIP: 5009
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
-
Natl Median: $42,892
Lifetime Value Added
N/A
Philosophy
BachCIP: 3801
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
-
Natl Median: $54,455
Lifetime Value Added
N/A
Physics
BachCIP: 4008
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
-
Natl Median: $76,786
Lifetime Value Added
N/A
Political Science and Government
BachCIP: 4510
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
-
Natl Median: $63,293
Lifetime Value Added
N/A
Psychology, General
BachCIP: 4201
Median Debt
$21,166
Earnings (4yr)
$46,647
Natl Median: $50,706
Lifetime Value Added
-$101k
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
BachCIP: 1609
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
-
Natl Median: $55,000
Lifetime Value Added
N/A
Sociology
BachCIP: 4511
Median Debt
$18,500
Earnings (4yr)
$46,005
Natl Median: $52,657
Lifetime Value Added
-$107k
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
BachCIP: 3105
Median Debt
$20,625
Earnings (4yr)
$55,240
Natl Median: $54,562
Lifetime Value Added
-$30k
Master's Degrees
Business Administration, Management and Operations
MastCIP: 5202
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
$99,850
Natl Median: $103,485
Lifetime Value Added
+$217k
Computer and Information Sciences, General
MastCIP: 1101
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
-
Natl Median: $124,201
Lifetime Value Added
N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MastCIP: 5100
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
-
Natl Median: $78,149
Lifetime Value Added
N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MastCIP: 3099
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
-
Natl Median: $75,122
Lifetime Value Added
N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
MastCIP: 3105
Median Debt
-
Earnings (4yr)
-
Natl Median: $62,033
Lifetime Value Added
N/A
Note: Lifetime Value Added is the Net Present Value (NPV) of estimated career earnings relative to a median high school graduate (for undergraduate programs) or a median bachelor's degree holder (for graduate programs), accounting for this institution's average cost and taxes. Computed over a career to retirement age.
For graduate programs (Master's, Doctoral, etc.), the calculation assumes a starting age of 22 (after undergraduate completion) and does not include the sunk costs of prior degrees. It represents the value added of the graduate decision moving forward. These Lifetime Value Added results for graduate degrees should not be compared with those for Undergraduate Certificates, Associates or Bachelors.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.