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Information Science Schools in Wisconsin

255 IS students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Information Science is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 9 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Information Science Majors in Wisconsin

IS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 210
Master’s Degree 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a IS major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of IS majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 59.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Information Science Grads in Wisconsin

14,400 people in the state and 1,240,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to IS.

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Wages for Information Science Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, IS grads earn an average of $90,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $114,000.

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There are 5 colleges in Wisconsin that offer IS degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

In their early career, UWM grads earn an average salary of $41,703. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. A typical student attending UWM will pay a net price of $17,486.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
590 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

A typical student attending UW - Madison will pay a net price of $17,234. 85% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,954 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,672 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,092.

#5

Marquette University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,380. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. 60% of the teachers are full time.

Information Science Careers in WI

Some of the careers IS majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $119,120
Systems Software Developers 13% $88,260
Computer Workers 10% $71,050
Computer Science Professors 3% $84,560

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to IS.

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Computer Information Systems 1,531
Information Technology 376
Computer Systems Networking 288
Computer Programming 249
Computer Science 248
Computer Software Applications 154

View all majors related to Information Science

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