# University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Information Science / Studies (bachelor's)

Milwaukee, WI. IPEDS 240453, CIP 11.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee/majors/information-science-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,582
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,639 (U.S. median for this major: $81,690 across 122 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,081 (U.S. median $25,940)
- Rank in WI: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (3 colleges, $70,639): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,051

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.54 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,639 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 | $10,329 | $46,894 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $10,709 | $48,619 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $12,344 | $56,042 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $19,315 | $87,690 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $21,477 | $97,506 | 2.9 years |

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

## Information Science / Studies at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $70,639 | $27,081 | $15,014 | 49% |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | $64,438 | not reported | $13,369 | 48% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $123,730 Milwaukee-Waukesha, 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 $161,220 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $160,140 WI, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Database Architects (SOC 15-1243): median wage $148,020 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $137,810 WI, $139,500 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.4% 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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