Compare 26 Risk Management. programs in Wisconsin. Average earnings: $58,849.
With top graduates earning $82K, Risk Management stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $23K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison leads with Risk Management graduates earning $82K, well above the $59K state average. Marquette follows at $73K, while UW-Milwaukee delivers $67K—demonstrating that program quality varies significantly even within the same state system.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UW-Madison graduates borrow $20K and face just a 4.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making it both the top performer and best value.
Highest program earnings: $81,952
Strong outcomes with 87% acceptance
4.7% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
12.3% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $81,952 | 178 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $73,164 | 63 | $23,940 | Excellent | $45,500 | Challenging |
| #3 | $66,918 | 157 | $23,000 | Excellent | $16,149 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Carthage CollegePrivate | $65,523 | 70 | $26,000 | Good | $42,940 | Challenging |
| #5 | $65,093 | 63 | $25,750 | Good | $24,831 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Edgewood CollegePrivate | $64,561 | 7 | $24,424 | Excellent | $20,000 | Manageable |
| #7 | $63,085 | 83 | $21,500 | Excellent | $13,500 | Manageable | |
| #8 | Viterbo UniversityPrivate | $62,410 | 48 | $25,000 | Good | $21,560 | Manageable |
| #9 | $62,307 | 284 | $23,000 | Excellent | $11,000 | Manageable | |
| #10 | Wisconsin Lutheran CollegePrivate | $61,202 | 75 | $26,000 | Good | $28,443 | Challenging |
| #11 | $59,644 | 148 | $20,500 | Excellent | $14,500 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $59,115 | 182 | $20,909 | Excellent | $12,452 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $58,670 | 222 | $23,188 | Good | $18,635 | Manageable | |
| #14 | Marian UniversityPrivate | $56,804 | 21 | $25,000 | Good | $22,596 | Challenging |
| #15 | Carroll UniversityPrivate | $56,703 | 38 | $27,000 | Good | $32,186 | High |
| #16 | $56,500 | 105 | $22,500 | Good | $16,958 | Manageable | |
| #17 | $56,399 | 169 | $21,977 | Good | $15,000 | Manageable | |
| #18 | $53,730 | 170 | $21,503 | Good | $14,012 | Manageable | |
| #19 | Maranatha Baptist UniversityPrivate | $53,588 | 10 | $14,143 | Excellent | $17,000 | Manageable |
| #20 | $53,401 | 219 | $18,500 | Good | $13,480 | Manageable | |
| #21 | Lakeland UniversityPrivate | $53,281 | 207 | $25,000 | Good | $15,268 | Challenging |
| #22 | Saint Norbert CollegePrivate | $53,063 | 7 | $26,731 | Manageable | $37,792 | High |
| #23 | Mount Mary UniversityPrivate | $52,702 | 7 | $25,288 | Good | $18,000 | Challenging |
| #24 | Alverno CollegePrivate | $49,677 | 17 | $27,000 | Manageable | $18,500 | Challenging |
| #25 | $46,203 | 96 | $22,500 | Manageable | $12,006 | Challenging |
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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
