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Computer Information Systems at University of Wisconsin-Madison

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Information Systems, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Madison. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Wisconsin-Madison is in Madison, WI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 1,252 computer information systems degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Computer Information Systems program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 87
Best Value	Wisconsin	#8 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#16 of 839
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#44 of 86
Best Value	Nationwide	#427 of 827

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 87
Best Value	Wisconsin	#8 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#16 of 839
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#44 of 86
Best Value	Nationwide	#427 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Computer Information Systems program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$72,878
2 years	$76,281
3 years	$83,409
4 years	$97,595
5 years	$118,588

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Information Systems graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison take home a median $97,595, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Information Systems graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison stands at $22,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 20% women (248) and 80% men (1,004).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 875 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 18% were women (157) and 82% were men (718).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	303
Hispanic / Latino	27
Black / African American	10
Asian	213
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	16
International (Nonresident)	259
Unknown	46

Minority students account for 31% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 142 master’s computer information systems degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 25% were women (35) and 75% were men (107).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Asian	11
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	97
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 16%.*

Computer Information Systems Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 29 doctoral computer information systems graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 17% were women (5) and 83% were men (24).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	22

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 3% of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 14%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Madison

This Computer Information Systems program at University of Wisconsin-Madison breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	1,252

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Those who complete Computer Information Systems program at University of Wisconsin-Madison work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Computer Information Systems graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.