Business/Commerce, General

Master's degree · University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI

CIP 52.01

$127,264Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$160,097Median earnings 4 years after
$160,846Median earnings 5 years after
$50,847Median federal debt
45Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $127,264 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $125,988 four years after graduating (middle half: $83,879–$189,086). Median debt is $50,847, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater
$87,090$28,446

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $127,264 one year after graduation and $160,846 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $50,847.

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