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University of Wisconsin-River Falls Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at University of Wisconsin River Falls

This page shows median first-year earnings for University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $34,300 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $44,100. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Computer Systems Analysis, with median first-year earnings of $51,200 , followed by Accounting and Related Services at $47,300 , and Business Administration, Management and Operations at $43,200 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $66,300 , followed by Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree) at $52,700 , and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) at $52,300 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for University of Wisconsin River Falls graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for University of Wisconsin River Falls graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) $66,300
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree) $52,700
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) $52,300
Computer Systems Analysis (Bachelor’s Degree) $51,200
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degree) $49,200
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) $48,000
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $47,300
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $43,200
Agricultural Business and Management (Bachelor’s Degree) $41,600
Plant Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) $39,000
Business/Corporate Communications (Bachelor’s Degree) $37,900
Chemistry (Bachelor’s Degree) $37,200
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) $35,800
Sociology (Bachelor’s Degree) $35,200
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) $34,900
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $34,300
Animal Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) $34,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor’s Degree) $33,000
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) $32,800
Social Work (Bachelor’s Degree) $30,600
English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) $28,900
Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) $28,700
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $27,500
Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) $21,700

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240471.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026