Compare 7 Business/Commerce, General. programs in Wisconsin. Average earnings: $50,021.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Business/Commerce, General. tells a different story. Across 7 programs, earnings range from $31,133 to $57,999—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Business/Commerce program leads with graduates earning $57,999, well above the $50,021 state average. Saint Norbert College follows closely at $57,652, proving that program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige across Wisconsin's business schools.
Highest program earnings: $57,999
Strong outcomes with 82.8% acceptance
9.0% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
17.3% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $57,999 | 95 | $23,188 | Good | $18,635 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Saint Norbert CollegePrivate | $57,652 | 50 | $26,731 | Good | $37,792 | High |
| #3 | Edgewood CollegePrivate | $54,284 | 28 | $24,424 | Good | $20,000 | Challenging |
| #4 | Ripon CollegePrivate | $53,748 | 20 | $27,000 | Good | $28,995 | High |
| #5 | Alverno CollegePrivate | $52,065 | 15 | $27,000 | Manageable | $18,500 | Challenging |
| #6 | $43,266 | 24 | $23,000 | Manageable | $11,000 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $31,133 | 6 | $25,750 | High | $24,831 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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