by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
General Computer & Information Sciences is the 15th most popular major in the country with 51,681 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
Across Wisconsin, there were 1,473 general computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general computer and information sciences. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in general computer and information sciences.
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The computer and information sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin”.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for wisconsin computer and information sciences students.
Out of the 17 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Lakeland University landed the #1 spot on the list. Lakeland University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Plymouth, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 34 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin list. University of Wisconsin - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,011 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Parkside. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin list. UW - Parkside is a small school located in Kenosha, Wisconsin that handed out 42 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full University of Wisconsin - Parkside General Computer & Information Sciences Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - River Falls. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin. River Falls, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 41 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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Out of the 17 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire landed the #5 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and it awarded 77 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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University of Wisconsin - Platteville landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Platteville, Wisconsin, and it awarded 42 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #7, Edgewood College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin list. Edgewood College is located in Madison, Wisconsin and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Edgewood College General Computer & Information Sciences Report
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Whitewater, Wisconsin, this fairly large public school awarded 60 degrees to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin list. University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a fairly large public school situated in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It awarded 49 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Carthage College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #10. Kenosha, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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With a ranking of #11, Marquette University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin list. Marquette University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 50 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin ranking. UW Oshkosh is a fairly large school located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin that handed out 31 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Full University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh General Computer & Information Sciences Report
University of Wisconsin - Superior landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin ranking. This small school is located in Superior, Wisconsin, and it awarded 5 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Concordia University, Wisconsin ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin list. Concordia University, Wisconsin is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Mequon, Wisconsin. It awarded 7 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Herzing University - Madison did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
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Alverno College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin ranking. Alverno College is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
With a ranking of #16, Viterbo University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer and Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin list. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 0 degrees to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Viterbo University General Computer & Information Sciences Report
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