WI AB166

Wisconsin higher education institutions (UW System, technical colleges, and private institutions) must annually report undergraduate program data to the Higher Educational Aids Board starting July 1, 2027, including average graduate salaries at 6 months post-graduation, student debt levels, graduation rates, total cost of attendance, financial aid availability, and the 10 most popular degree programs

Every 5th year beginning July 1, 2032, institutions must also report 5-year post-graduation salary data by major, including the percentage of graduates employed in their field of study

The Higher Educational Aids Board, working with the Department of Workforce Development, must publish a list of the 50 most in-demand jobs in Wisconsin with average starting salaries and required education levels

The Board must compile all institutional data into a comparative electronic document and provide it annually to the Department of Public Instruction

Beginning in the 2027-28 school year, school boards must provide this college cost and outcome information to all students in grades 10, 11, and 12 as part of required academic and career planning services