University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse at a glance

• 9,277

  students enrolled

• 2,371

  degrees and certificates a year

• 71%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $16,210

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,974 in state, $17,014 out of state

• $49,626

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $60,378

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  95% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Professional jobs listed in the cities of La Crosse County, where the college is.

• 124

  open professional jobs

• 11

  entry level

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  3 jobs

• 2.6%

  unemployment in La Crosse County

  2026-09 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $70,704

  median household income

  La Crosse County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, biological sciences, which lead to finance (8 open), sales (7 open), operations (20 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (3 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: Trane Technologies (50), Kwik Trip (8), UnitedHealth Group (6), FundMiner (4), Cintas (3), University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (3), Viterbo University (3), Charter Communications (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (37), Operations (20), Design (11), Finance (8), Sales (7), Clinical (5). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Board.

• Western Wisconsin Workforce Development CenterLa Crosse · 608-405-4545 · Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse enrolls about 9,277 students and is a public 4-year institution in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It awards about 2,371 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

71% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,626 six years after entry and $60,378 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Wisconsin-La Crosse offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

124 open professional jobs are listed in La Crosse County, 11 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Trane Technologies has the most openings.