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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Wisconsin

13 Colleges
$56,725 Avg Salary
$27,558 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

In 2020-2021, computer information systems students earned 1,531 degrees and certificates from a Wisconsin school, making the subject the 10th in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Wisconsin to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 13 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Wisconsin

The colleges and universities below are the best for CIS majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

Our analysis found University of Wisconsin - Madison to be the best school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Wisconsin. UW - Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison.

On average, CIS graduates from UW - Madison take out $22,030 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $289, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Wisconsin - Madison Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public college with a fairly large student population.

CIS majors at UW - La Crosse take out an average of $25,745 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Marquette University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Marquette accumulate an average of around $24,999 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $441.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is a great place for computer information systems students. UW - Eau Claire is a large public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.

CIS majors at UW - Eau Claire take out an average of $25,905 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Stout. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the town of Menomonie, UW - Stout is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, CIS graduates from UW - Stout take out $28,245 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#6

Lakeland University

Plymouth, WI

Lakeland University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in the rural area of Plymouth, Lakeland is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

CIS majors at Lakeland take out an average of $37,153 in student loans while working on their egree.

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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the distant town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

CIS majors at UW - Stevens Point take out an average of $25,134 in student loans while working on their egree.

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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. Located in the town of Whitewater, UW - Whitewater is a public school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from UW - Whitewater carry an average student debtload of $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $161.

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Herzing University - Madison came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in the city of Madison, Herzing University - Madison is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. Located in the small city of Oshkosh, UW Oshkosh is a public college with a large student population.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Report

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2,433
Ohio 1,479
Illinois 1,579
Indiana 1,984

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to CIS

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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