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2023 Best Information Science Schools in Wisconsin

5 Colleges
$45,005 Avg Salary
$28,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Information Science School for You

Information Science is the #66 most popular major in Wisconsin with 255 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Information Science Schools in Wisconsin ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Wisconsin to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Information Science Schools in Wisconsin

Check out the IS programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Wisconsin Schools in Information Science

Our 2023 rankings named University of Wisconsin - Madison the best school in Wisconsin for information science students. UW - Madison is a very large public school located in the large city of Madison.

Read full report on Information Science at University of Wisconsin - Madison

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex is a great place for information science students. UWM Flexible Option is a fairly small public school located in the large city of Milwaukee.

While working on their degree, IS majors at UWM Flexible Option accumulate an average of around $28,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $129, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Information Science at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex Report

#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Marquette University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Information Science Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Information Science at Marquette University

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in Wisconsin list. UWM is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee.

After completing their degree, IS graduates from UWM carry an average student debtload of $28,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $129, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Green Bay is a great place for information science students. Located in the midsize city of Green Bay, UW - Green Bay is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Full Information Science at University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Report

Best Information Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Information Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 493
Ohio 275
Illinois 799
Indiana 280

Information Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to The Opte Project.

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