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Information Science/Studies at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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/Studies 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/Studies 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/Studies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Information Science/Studies'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/Studies 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/Studies at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

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

Will AI replace Information Science/Studies 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 →