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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point #526 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,731 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in the 24.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point #1140 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. ---
Azimuth ranks University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point #526 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 64.1 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point enrolls roughly 7,306 undergraduates. Retention is 73.8% and the six-year graduation rate is 50.8%, reflecting solid student persistence through degree completion. Where University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point #1140 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 22.9 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $51,548, placing University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in the 11.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $8,731 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in the 24.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Access and mobility anchor the institution's broader profile. 28.7% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 30.6% are first-generation college students, reflecting University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's role as a broad-access public institution. The university's dominant program family — Natural Resources — aligns with Wisconsin's regional labor market and creates a distinctive economic signature. Azimuth ranks University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in the 52.3 percentile for access and the 85.4 percentile for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. For students seeking strong earnings outcomes paired with genuine access and affordability, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point delivers a compelling public-university value proposition.
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point's published cost of attendance is $20,079. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation across family circumstances: low-income families pay approximately $8,833, mid-low-income families pay around $9,609, middle-income families pay about $11,428, mid-high-income families pay approximately $17,042, and higher-income families pay roughly $18,737. Azimuth ranks University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point #314 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the institution's public-tuition structure and the aid reach that reshapes sticker price into net price across income levels. Need-based aid covers a meaningful share of cost for most students. The difference between published cost of attendance and net price by income band illustrates how financial aid reduces the actual out-of-pocket burden, particularly for low- and middle-income families. Individual aid packages vary within each income band, so some families pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,503, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,012; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,548, median federal debt of $21,503 projects to a monthly payment of about $243 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a strong fit for students interested in natural resources and applied sciences who want a public university experience in Wisconsin's Northwoods region. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $51,548, placing University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in the 11.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,731 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 24.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 28.7% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 30.6% are first-generation. Published cost of attendance is $18,737, and low-income families pay a net price of approximately $35,275 after need-based aid. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 91.8% admit rate makes the application process moderately selective, and the program mix favors natural resources and applied sciences over other fields. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find strong outcomes.
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University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point's published cost of attendance is $20,079. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation across family circumstances: low-income families pay approximately $8,833, mid-low-income families pay around $9,609, middle-income families pay about $11,428, mid-high-income families pay approximately $17,042, and higher-income families pay roughly $18,737.
Azimuth ranks University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point #314 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the institution's public-tuition structure and the aid reach that reshapes sticker price into net price across income levels.
Need-based aid covers a meaningful share of cost for most students. The difference between published cost of attendance and net price by income band illustrates how financial aid reduces the actual out-of-pocket burden, particularly for low- and middle-income families.
Individual aid packages vary within each income band, so some families pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,503, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,012; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,548, median federal debt of $21,503 projects to a monthly payment of about $243 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point earn median 4-year earnings of $51,548, placing the institution in the 11.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,731 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in the 24.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point #1140 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's concentration in natural resources and applied environmental fields.
Teacher Education is the largest program with 108 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $45,181, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 96 students with median 4-year earnings of $64,760, at 0.9x the benchmark.
Biology, General and Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy round out the top programs, with 86 and 85 graduates respectively earning $52,187 and $53,642 four years after enrollment. This program mix — anchored in Natural Resources — positions graduates for stable, in-demand careers in Wisconsin's regional labor market and beyond.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pittsburg State University Similar quality tier in Midwest (#15631 ranked) | KS | 89% | $50,579 | #15631 | Compare |
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Similar quality tier (#15625 ranked) | PA | 91% | $51,019 | #15625 | Compare |
Salisbury University Similar quality tier (#15620 ranked) | MD | 87% | $61,515 | #15620 | Compare |
Colorado Mesa University Similar quality tier (#15645 ranked) | CO | 82% | $45,823 | #15645 | Compare |
Western Washington University Similar quality tier (#15605 ranked) | WA | 93% | $62,569 | #15605 | Compare |
Chemical Engineering
18 graduates
Paper Science and Engineering
15 graduates
Computer Software and Media Applications
7 graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
29 graduates
Computer and Information Sciences, General
17 graduates
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's program mix is anchored in Natural Resources — a portfolio shaped by the institution's land-grant identity and Wisconsin's natural resource economy. Teacher Education is the largest program with 108 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $45,181, followed by Business Administration with 96 graduates earning $64,760, Biology, General with 86 graduates earning $52,187, Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy with 85 graduates earning $53,642, and Subject-Specific Teacher Education with 85 graduates earning $47,537.
The highest-earning programs at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point reflect the institution's applied-professional orientation. Business Administration leads with median 4-year earnings of $64,760 from 96 graduates, followed by Forestry with 55 graduates earning $55,724, Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy with 85 graduates earning $53,642, Biology, General with 86 graduates earning $52,187, and Psychology, General with 69 graduates earning $51,024.
The concentration in Education (15%), Business (11%), and Arts (7%) reflects the institution's positioning as a regional comprehensive university with deep roots in Wisconsin's environmental and resource sectors. Many of these programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter regional and national labor markets immediately after graduation.
The supply and demand for college graduates provides context for how University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's dominant program families align with current labor-market demand in natural resources, agriculture, environmental science, and applied business fields.
