Business/Commerce, General

Bachelor's degree · University of Wisconsin-Whitewater · Whitewater, WI

CIP 52.01

$49,965Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,873Median earnings 4 years after
$63,645Median earnings 5 years after
$20,077Median federal debt
95Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earn a median of $49,965 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $68,407 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,204–$94,571). Median debt is $20,077, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Wisconsin schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh
$57,853—
Alverno College
Milwaukee
$52,065—
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha
$45,679$18,068
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
$45,570$27,000
Edgewood University
Madison
$45,413$26,500
Saint Norbert College
De Pere
$44,827$26,020
Ripon College
Ripon
$43,757$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater make?

The median salary is $49,965 one year after graduation and $63,645 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,077.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.