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General Computer Science in Wisconsin

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General Computer Science Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 1,473 students earned their Computer and Information Sciences degrees in WI.

As a degree choice, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Wisconsin

Computer and Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,084
Master’s Degree 182
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 148
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 148
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 148
Post-Master’s Certificate 46
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 51.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.6%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Wisconsin

There are 36,400 people in the state and 2,052,290 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Wisconsin

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $82,480, compared to a typical salary of $93,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Wisconsin that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

879 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. 85% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $55,313 after graduation.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#4

Marquette University

Milwaukee
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. In their early career, Marquette grads earn an average salary of $57,725. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,654. 86% of the teachers are full time.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
7,547 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,069 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,844. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UW - River Falls grads earn an average salary of $41,381.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,753 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,452 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,082. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,295 a year.

General Computer Science Careers in WI

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $119,120
Database Administrators 14% $84,380
Computer Systems Analysts 13% $77,930
Computer Network Architects 12% $98,850
Computer Workers 10% $71,050
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 6% $71,560
Computer Science Professors 3% $84,560

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Information Technology 133
Other Computer Sciences 56
Informatics 17

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