Public Research University
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Public Research University in Madison, WI. Six-year graduation rate 90%. Median 10-year earnings $73,792.
Verdict High-return
University of Wisconsin-Madison · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$73,792
Median debt at grad
$20,484
Graduation rate
89.6%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $73,792 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 90%.
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.28 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ Graduation rate 90% — well above the national average
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
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