Top Ranked Programs
University of Wisconsin-Stout's program mix is anchored in Business and applied professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 196 graduates, followed by Design and Applied Arts, Mechanical Engineering, Subject-Specific Teacher Education, and Computer Software. Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 1,311 students annually, the institution delivers consistent outcomes in career-focused fields. The earnings pattern reflects UW-Stout's positioning as a polytechnic and applied-professional university. Mechanical Engineering leads with median earnings of $87,645 four years after enrollment, followed by Artificial Intelligence at $82,853, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at $77,269, Engineering Technologies/Technicians at $76,784, and Computer Software at $74,146. These earnings reflect direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter stable, in-demand roles immediately after completion. The institution's strength in Business and related applied fields aligns with regional labor-market demand in Wisconsin and the upper Midwest. Graduates in these programs typically move into manufacturing, engineering, business operations, and technical roles where four-year earnings reflect immediate workforce contribution. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how UW-Stout's dominant program families align with current labor-market trends.