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Information Science at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Information Science/Studies

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $51,582/yr (-13% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (221,900 openings/yr)

ROI 16.9x earnings multiple (7.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #60 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Information Science graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$692K	$676K	$571K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.3x	16.9x	14.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.9x	7.7x	6.5x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	73	67

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,080

Out-of-state: $88,080 (7.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$64,708

-61% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$71,313

38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $51,582 track close to the $59,433 national median for Information Science programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Information Science programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Information Science's typical career paths, with 68% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 17% gap from the optimistic case.

At $21,500 in median debt against $51,582 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #60 of 129 Information Science programs, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $51,582 to $71,313 over five years — a 38% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has a 88% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 16,762 students in Milwaukee, WI.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Information Science at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

This program scores 73/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Information Science nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Information Science careers?

With 68% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $571,338 in decade earnings vs $692,338 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →