by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 59,565 people earned their degree in computer science, making the major the 12th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, computer science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $67,538 and had an average of $23,620 in loans still to pay off.
Across Wisconsin, there were 248 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,299 and $27,623 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin” ranking looked at 18 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer science. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in computer science.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for wisconsin compsci students.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this large public school handed out 111 degrees to qualified ’s compsci students in 2020-2021.
Full University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Computer Science Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Green Bay. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin. UW - Green Bay is a medium-sized school located in Green Bay, Wisconsin that handed out 38 ’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.
Out of the 18 schools in the Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Carroll University landed the #3 spot on the list. Carroll University is a small school located in Waukesha, Wisconsin that handed out 20 ’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin. UW - Whitewater is a fairly large public school situated in Whitewater, Wisconsin. It awarded 15 ’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Saint Norbert College. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin. SNC is a private not-for-profit institution located in De Pere, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concordia University, Wisconsin. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin list. Concordia University, Wisconsin is a medium-sized school located in Mequon, Wisconsin that handed out 13 ’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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University of Wisconsin - River Falls ranked #7 on this year’s Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin list. University of Wisconsin - River Falls is a medium-sized public school situated in River Falls, Wisconsin. It awarded 9 ’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full University of Wisconsin - River Falls Computer Science Report
With a ranking of #8, Cardinal Stritch University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin list. This small school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 8 ’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Wisconsin Lutheran College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin list. This small school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 7 ’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #10, Beloit College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin list. Beloit, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s compsci degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Lawrence University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin ranking. Lawrence University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Appleton, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin ranking. University of Wisconsin - Platteville is a medium-sized school located in Platteville, Wisconsin that handed out 1 ’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.
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Marquette University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin ranking. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s compsci degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, this medium-sized public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified ’s compsci students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Computer Science at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
With a ranking of #12, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin list. UW Oshkosh is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s compsci degrees to qualified students.
Full University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Computer Science Report
Ripon College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin ranking. Ripon, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s compsci degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Milwaukee School of Engineering ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin list. MSOE is a private not-for-profit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Milwaukee School of Engineering Computer Science Report
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended CompSci Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #16. Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is a small private for-profit school situated in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It awarded 0 ’s compsci degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Rasmussen University - Wisconsin Computer Science Report
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