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

University of Wisconsin-Parkside at a glance

• 2,844

  students enrolled

• 1,118

  degrees and certificates a year

• 40%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $11,772

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,582 in state, $15,224 out of state

• $42,154

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $51,129

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Wisconsin-Parkside reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around University of Wisconsin-Parkside

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

• 103

  open professional jobs

• 12

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.6%

  unemployment in Kenosha County

  2026-08 · up 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $79,412

  median household income

  Kenosha County

• 38%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, psychology, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (7 open), sales (8 open), operations (29 open), marketing (6 open), human resources (11 open).

Hiring most: Uline (13), Eli Lilly and Company (11), Uline Shipping Supplies (10), Amazon (4), Snap-on (4), GPAC (3), ID Logistics US (3), Michael Page (3).

What they hire for: Operations (29), Engineering (17), Human Resources (11), Sales (8), Finance (7), Data & Analytics (6). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Southeastern Wisconsin Workforce Development Board.

• Kenosha County Job CenterKenosha · 262-697-4500 · M-F, 8:00am - 5:00 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Job fairs and events with University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Career fairs, employer events and business events this college hosts or joins.

• Job fairOct 28, 2026 · Kenosha, WI

  Fall Internships and Career Fair

  College: University of Wisconsin-Parkside

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Common questions

How big is University of Wisconsin-Parkside?

University of Wisconsin-Parkside enrolls about 2,844 students and is a public 4-year institution in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It awards about 1,118 degrees and certificates a year.

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

40% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Wisconsin-Parkside graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,154 six years after entry and $51,129 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

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

University of Wisconsin-Parkside reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near University of Wisconsin-Parkside?

103 open professional jobs are listed in Kenosha County, 12 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Uline has the most openings.