# University of Wisconsin-Madison: Computer and Information Sciences (bachelor's)

Madison, WI. IPEDS 240444, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $80,566
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $119,655 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,500 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in WI: 1 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (10 colleges, $95,234): +$24,421
- Versus the U.S. median: +$32,957

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $119,655 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,200 | $17,640 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,101 | $17,224 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $8,134 | $34,163 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $17,763 | $74,605 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $27,292 | $114,626 | 1.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Computer and Information Sciences at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $119,655 | $22,500 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $106,724 | $22,614 | $16,550 | 64% |
| Carthage College | $106,611 | not reported | $26,565 | 64% |
| Marquette University | $98,108 | $22,536 | $31,487 | 83% |
| Lakeland University | $96,835 | $28,500 | $24,212 | 43% |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $93,633 | $22,479 | $16,210 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | $82,853 | $27,012 | $17,490 | 55% |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | $82,652 | $25,000 | $16,032 | 56% |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $79,799 | $25,742 | $14,158 | 59% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $78,823 | $27,000 | $14,559 | 51% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $130,630 Madison, WI, $122,660 WI, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $168,900 Madison, WI, $160,140 WI, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $100,550 Madison, WI, $100,440 WI, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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