Computer and Information Sciences, General

Bachelor's degree · University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI

CIP 11.01

$80,566Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$119,655Median earnings 4 years after
$118,588Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
864Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer and Information Sciences, General at University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $80,566 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,374 four years after graduating (middle half: $64,179–$128,180). Median debt is $20,500, about 25% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Wisconsin schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire
$73,321$20,494
Lakeland University
Plymouth
$72,789$22,362
Marquette University
Milwaukee
$70,530$21,762
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville
$68,711$21,750
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse
$65,243$21,470
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point
$59,680$26,000
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie
$55,977$18,500
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater
$52,995$23,664

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison make?

The median salary is $80,566 one year after graduation and $118,588 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.