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Computer Science Schools in Wisconsin

248 CompSci students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 70th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Wisconsin

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 194
Master’s Degree 53
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 59.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.8%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Wisconsin

There are 44,770 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in compsci jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Wisconsin

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $79,420, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Wisconsin that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,703 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,954 Total Students

In their early career, UW - Green Bay grads earn an average salary of $40,672. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,092. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

#3

Carroll University

Waukesha
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,451 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,398 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
5,492 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,294 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,939 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at SNC. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Graduates earn an average $41,381 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,646 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,166 Total Students

The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. An average student at WLC will pay a net price of $20,927.

#10

Beloit College

Beloit
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
978 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,246. Graduates earn an average $36,139 after graduation.

Computer Science Careers in WI

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 32% $84,480
Web Developers 15% $50,600
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $119,120
Systems Software Developers 13% $88,260
Computer Network Support Specialists 10% $66,500
Computer Workers 10% $71,050
Computer Science Professors 3% $84,560
Computer Programmers -2% $75,480

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Computer Information Systems 1,531
Information Technology 376
Computer Systems Networking 288
Information Science 255
Computer Programming 249
Computer Software Applications 154

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