Compare 11 Informatics. programs in Wisconsin. Average earnings: $77,013.
The highest-earning Informatics program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $42K earnings gap across 11 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Wisconsin-Madison leads with Informatics graduates earning $97,595, well above the state average of $77,013. UW-Eau Claire follows at $86,129, while UW-Platteville delivers $84,609—proof that the University of Wisconsin system dominates this field statewide.
Highest program earnings: $97,595
Strong outcomes with 76% acceptance
3.7% payment burden | Excellent
7.6% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $97,595 | 628 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Good | |
| #2 | $86,129 | 67 | $20,909 | Excellent | $12,452 | Excellent | |
| #3 | $84,609 | 28 | $21,977 | Excellent | $15,000 | Good | |
| #4 | $84,506 | 47 | $22,500 | Excellent | $16,958 | Good | |
| #5 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $83,528 | 114 | $23,940 | Excellent | $45,500 | Manageable |
| #6 | $78,567 | 62 | $23,188 | Excellent | $18,635 | Good | |
| #7 | $73,126 | 23 | $21,503 | Excellent | $14,012 | Good | |
| #8 | $72,587 | 76 | $23,000 | Excellent | $11,000 | Good | |
| #9 | Lakeland UniversityPrivate | $70,895 | 52 | $25,000 | Excellent | $15,268 | Manageable |
| #10 | Carthage CollegePrivate | $60,094 | 7 | $26,000 | Good | $42,940 | High |
| #11 | Edgewood CollegePrivate | $55,512 | 5 | $24,424 | Good | $20,000 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
