5 Universities of Wisconsin Campuses Offer New Online Degree in Applied Computing

Driven by industry demand, five Universities of Wisconsin campuses partnered to provide a new online bachelor’s degree in applied computing. The 61-credit Bachelor of Science in Applied Computing program is offered through UW-Milwaukee, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls, and UW-Stevens Point.

The demand for IT workers is high

Computer science and information technology fields represent the fastest growing fields in the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in the IT field are projected to grow 11 percent from 2020 to 2030, depending upon the role.

In Wisconsin, demand for IT workers is also high. Among the leading categories of tech workers needed here are computer systems analysts, software developers and software applications developers, according to CompTIA’s report, “Cyberstates.” The report ranks Wisconsin 20th among the states in percentage growth of tech workers over the next few years.

Get Program Guide

Get Guide

Learn more about our 100% online degree and certificate programs.

First Name(Required)

Last Name(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Program of Interest(Required)

* Please select the program you are most interested in...Agile Project Management - CertificateApplied Bioinformatics - Graduate CertificateApplied Biotechnology - Master's DegreeApplied Computing - Bachelor's CompletionAssociate of Arts and Sciences - Semester-basedAssociate of Arts and Sciences - Competency-basedBiodiversity and Conservation Science - Graduate CertificateBiodiversity Conservation and Management - Master's DegreeBSN@Home - Bachelor's CompletionBusiness Administration - Bachelor's CompletionBusiness Analytics - Undergraduate CertificateClimate Leadership - Graduate CertificateConservation Data Management and Analysis - Graduate CertificateConservation Leadership, Policy, and Management - Graduate CertificateCybersecurity - Master's DegreeData Science - Master's DegreeData Science - Graduate CertificateDiagnostic Imaging - Bachelor's CompletionDigital Marketing Analytics - Graduate CertificateDigital Marketing Management - Graduate CertificateEmerging Technologies in Fintech - Graduate CertificateEnterprise Infrastructure - Graduate CertificateEnvironmental Sustainability - Undergraduate CertificateEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) - Graduate CertificateFoundations of Biodiversity Conservation and Management - Graduate CertificateFoundations of Health and Wellness - Graduate CertificateHealth and Wellness Management - Master's DegreeHealth Care Informatics - Undergraduate CertificateHealth Information Management & Technology - Bachelor's CompletionHealth Information Management and Technology - Post-Baccalaureate CertificateHealth Sciences - Bachelor's CompletionHealthcare Administration - Master's DegreeImproving Health with Data and Policy - Graduate CertificateInformation Science & Technology - Bachelor's CompletionInformation Technology Management - Master's DegreeInterprofessional Leadership in Healthcare - MicrocredentialIT Leadership - Graduate CertificateIT Operations - Graduate CertificateLeadership in Health and Wellness - Graduate CertificateLeading Fintech Transformation - Graduate CertificateNursing (RN to BSN) - Bachelor's CompletionSubstance Use Disorders Counselor - CertificateSustainability and Well-being - Graduate CertificateSustainable Enterprise - Undergraduate CertificateSustainable Management - Master's DegreeSustainable Management - Bachelor's Completion

Current Education Level(Required)

* Select a Current Education LevelSome High School or lessHigh School Diploma/GEDSome CollegeAssociate Degree - Arts and SciencesAssociate Degree - TechnicalBachelor's DegreeGraduate Degree

Previous Education(Required)

* Select your previous educationI have an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)I am currently enrolled in an ADN programI do not have an ADN

Are you interested in pursuing the degree or taking one or two courses?(Required)

Degree

Courses

Can we text you?(Required)

Yes

No

By selecting yes, I agree to receive updates about online degrees, events, and application deadlines from the Universities of Wisconsin.

Msg frequency varies depending on the activity of your record. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP for help. You can opt out by responding STOP at any time. View our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy for more details.

Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Wisconsin Online Collaboratives will not share your personal information. Privacy Policy

Δ

A degree that will create opportunities

“We launched the online applied computing degree to attract more adults into the growing IT field to fill these open positions,” said David Schejbal, former dean of UW Online Collaboratives, which administers the degree program. “The online format means students can balance work with their studies, and ultimately, earn a degree that opens the door to new possibilities.”

The degree, which incorporates a range of computer science and business skills, was developed based on input from IT employers. According to one employer, “The Universities of Wisconsin Bachelor of Science in Applied Computing is a great opportunity—every industry is looking for IT professionals,” said Mike Fox, director of Project Services at SafeNet Consulting. “On top of that, the Universities of Wisconsin garners instant recognition and respect among those employers.”

Interested in learning more about the online UW Bachelor of Science in Applied Computing? Contact an enrollment adviser at 608-262-2011 or learn@uwex.wisconsin.edu.