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Computer Science at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

If you plan to study Computer Science, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee sits in Milwaukee, WI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 183 computer science degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Among 22,450 students, 3,134 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,401 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Wisconsin	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#3 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#32 of 77
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#53 of 77
Best Value	Nationwide	#352 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#491 of 637

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Computer Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$63,103
2 years	$57,995
3 years	$68,280
4 years	$80,355
5 years	$90,407

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee take home a median $80,355, compared with $56,986 for all University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee stands at $29,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are 26% women (47) and 74% men (136).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Of the 99 bachelor’s computer science graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 17% were women (17) and 83% were men (82).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	62
Hispanic / Latino	12
Black / African American	1
Asian	17
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, below the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Among the 84 master’s computer science graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 36% were women (30) and 64% were men (54).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	74

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, below the national average of 12%.*

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

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

This Computer Science program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	183

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Those who complete Computer Science program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
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
Web Developers	$125,527
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.