by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UWM. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UWM as a strong choice for information science, coming in at #159 out of 206 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Science Schools | 159 of 206 |
| Best Information Science Schools in Wisconsin | 2 of 4 |
| Best Information Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 26 of 33 |
The following degree levels are available for information science at UWM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 148 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee awarded 148 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
UWM is among the very best schools in the country for information science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Information Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UWM report a median salary of $63,965 a year. This is above $56,986, the median for all majors at UWM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UWM, information science students accumulate a median of $27,081 in student loans. This is higher than $26,827, the typical median for all majors at UWM.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,091 | $20,772 |
| Fees | $1,626 | $1,626 |
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Among recent graduates, 70% of information science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of information science bachelor’s degree graduates at UWM were White. Approximately 50% of graduates 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 information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UWM awarded 148 bachelor’s degrees in information science/studies in the latest year of data — 30% to women and 70% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Graduate study is also available at UWM. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Information Science | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Information Science | 1 |
