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Information Science at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

168 Bachelor's Degrees
22 Master's Degrees
3 Doctor's Degrees
The Information Science major is part of the computer & information sciences program at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UWM ranks among other schools offering degrees in is.

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Information Science Degrees Available at UWM

UWM IS Rankings

The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for is list. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 28
Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools 40
Best Information Science Graduate Degree Schools 42
Best Information Science Schools 48

Popularity of IS at UWM

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 168 bachelor's degrees in information science. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 177 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in is from UWM. This makes it the #59 most popular school for is master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in is in 2022, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do IS Graduates from UWM Make?

$51,582 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of IS Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of is students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWM is $51,582. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $58,651 for all is students.

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How Much Student Debt Do IS Graduates from UWM Have?

$23,428 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of IS Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UWM, is students borrow a median amount of $23,428 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $12,514 for all is majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the is program at UWM is $174 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in IS from UWM Cost?

$10,020 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$12,348 Average Student Debt

UWM Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UWM paid an average of $852 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $352 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $8,455 $20,455
Fees $1,565 $1,565
Books and Supplies $800 $800
On Campus Room and Board $10,980 $10,980
On Campus Other Expenses $3,600 $3,600

Learn more about UWM tuition and fees.

UWM Information Science Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The is program at UWM awarded 168 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 76% of these degrees went to men with the other 24% going to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UWM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a bachelor's in is.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 23
Black or African American 21
Hispanic or Latino 18
White 95
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 5

Does UWM Offer an Online BS in IS?

UWM does not offer an online option for its is bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UWM Online Learning page.

UWM Information Science Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in is from UWM in 2022, 85% were men and 15% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a master's in is.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 10
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

IS Student Diversity at UWM

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the is majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 126
Computer Information Systems 25
Computer Software & Applications 2

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