University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at a glance

• 9,405

  students enrolled

• 2,995

  degrees and certificates a year

• 59%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,158

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,812 in state, $16,478 out of state

• $47,909

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $55,356

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  94% 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-Whitewater

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

• 56

  open professional jobs

• 4

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 2.6%

  unemployment in Walworth County

  2026-09 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $77,359

  median household income

  Walworth County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, social sciences, which lead to finance (8 open), sales (4 open), operations (18 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: Conagra Brands (10), Creative Financial Staffing (8), PENTAIR (7), Generac (6), Gecko Hospitality (3), Fleet Farm (2), Royal Basket Trucks (2), Top Echelon Network (recruiter member boards) (2).

What they hire for: Operations (18), Engineering (15), Finance (8), Sales (4), Human Resources (3), Marketing (1). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Southeastern Wisconsin Workforce Development Board.

• Walworth County Job CenterElkhorn · 262-741-5180 · Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater enrolls about 9,405 students and is a public 4-year institution in Whitewater, Wisconsin. It awards about 2,995 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?

59% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,909 six years after entry and $55,356 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

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

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

Are there jobs near University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?

56 open professional jobs are listed in Walworth County, 4 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Conagra Brands has the most openings.