Information Science/Studies at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

UW-Milwaukee's Information Science program sits in an interesting position: while its graduates earn about $7,000 less than the national median in their first year, they actually perform right at the state median for Wisconsin. This matters because in-state tuition makes UW-Milwaukee more affordable for Wisconsin residents. The 60th percentile state ranking means this program beats three of the five other Wisconsin schools offering this degree, though it notably trails Rasmussen University by nearly $13,000 in starting salary.

The debt picture is manageable—graduates borrow slightly more than the national median but face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53, meaning they owe roughly half their first-year salary. More encouraging is the 24% earnings growth to nearly $64,000 by year four, suggesting the degree opens doors to career progression. The robust sample size (100+ graduates tracked) makes these figures reliable, not statistical noise.

For Wisconsin families, this program represents a solid middle-ground choice. You're not getting the premium outcomes of Rasmussen, but you're also avoiding the significantly lower earnings at UW-Green Bay. The combination of reasonable debt, steady earnings growth, and UW-Milwaukee's accessible 88% admission rate makes this a practical path into information science—particularly if you qualify for in-state tuition.