University of Wisconsin-River Falls: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Wisconsin-River Falls at a glance

• 4,205

  students enrolled

• 1,231

  degrees and certificates a year

• 57%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,054

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,837 in state, $15,118 out of state

• $46,524

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $54,458

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  95% working

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-River Falls

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

• 15

  open professional jobs

• 3

  entry level

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 3.0%

  unemployment in Pierce County

  2026-09 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $88,802

  median household income

  Pierce County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, psychology, which lead to finance (5 open), sales (1 open), operations (3 open).

Hiring most: University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (4), Columbus McKinnon (2), Batteries Plus (1), Creative Financial Staffing (1), GEA (1), Illinois Tool Works (1), Impact Seven (1), JX Enterprises (1).

What they hire for: Finance (5), Operations (3), Administration (2), Engineering (2), Research (1), Sales (1). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board.

• St. Croix Valley Job CenterRiver Falls · Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• University of Wisconsin-ParksideKenosha · 2,844 students
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• University of Wisconsin-StoutMenomonie · 5,842 students
• University of Wisconsin-Green BayGreen Bay · 6,341 students
• University of Wisconsin-SuperiorSuperior · 1,807 students
• University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh · 6,877 students

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Common questions

How big is University of Wisconsin-River Falls?

University of Wisconsin-River Falls enrolls about 4,205 students and is a public 4-year institution in River Falls, Wisconsin. It awards about 1,231 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls?

57% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,524 six years after entry and $54,458 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Wisconsin-River Falls offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Wisconsin-River Falls awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Wisconsin-River Falls?

15 open professional jobs are listed in Pierce County, 3 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has the most openings.