University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire at a glance

• 8,895

  students enrolled

• 2,728

  degrees and certificates a year

• 64%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $16,550

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,645 in state, $16,884 out of state

• $50,011

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $58,561

  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-Eau Claire

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

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• 49

  open professional jobs

• 9

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.1%

  unemployment in Eau Claire County

  2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $71,834

  median household income

  Eau Claire County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (10 open), sales (9 open), operations (7 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: PERRIGO (8), Wipfli (4), CCFBank (3), GPAC (3), Charter Communications (2), Fleet Farm (2), Jamf (2), Mayo Clinic (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (10), Finance (10), Sales (9), Operations (7), Clinical (3), Human Resources (3). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board.

• Eau Claire County Job CenterEau Claire · 715-679-5551 · Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire enrolls about 8,895 students and is a public 4-year institution in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It awards about 2,728 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?

64% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,011 six years after entry and $58,561 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

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

Yes. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire awarded degrees or certificates in data science (certificate, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?

49 open professional jobs are listed in Eau Claire County, 9 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. PERRIGO has the most openings.