Best colleges for Information Science/Studies in Wisconsin
Ranked by graduate earnings
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Wisconsin-Green Bay award the most Information Science/Studies degrees and certificates in Wisconsin: 186, 183 and 11 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 4 Wisconsin colleges offer Information Science/Studies and award 402 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Information Science/Studies program focuses on the creation, organization, management, and use of recorded information. It encompasses various professional activities, including information management, librarianship, and archiving,…
Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee Public · Bachelor's degree | $51,582 | 186 | 49% | — | $27,081 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $41,041 | 11 | 48% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Information Science/Studies degrees in Wisconsin
Top 3 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee Public | 186 | $51,582 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison Public | 183 | Not reported |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay Public | 11 | $41,041 |
ShowHide the other 1 Wisconsin colleges offering Information Science/Studies
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex (Online) | Milwaukee | Public | 22 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 15-1221).
Top skills
What Computer and Information Research Scientists earn in Wisconsin
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Information Science/Studies programs in Wisconsin.
Which Wisconsin colleges award the most Information Science/Studies degrees?+
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (186 graduates a year), University of Wisconsin-Madison (183 graduates a year) and University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (11 graduates a year) award the most Information Science/Studies degrees and certificates in Wisconsin, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 4 Wisconsin colleges offer Information Science/Studies.
Which Information Science/Studies program in Wisconsin has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee tops the list at $51,582. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
What is the focus of the Information Science/Studies program?+
The Information Science/Studies program focuses on the creation, organization, management, and use of recorded information. It encompasses various professional activities, including information management, librarianship, and archiving,…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Computer and Information Research Scientists?+
The national job outlook is about +19.7% growth with around 3,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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