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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Wisconsin

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

13 Colleges
$17,702 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$56,725 Avg Salary

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 Value 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 value programs for CIS students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Wisconsin

Check out the CIS programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

$10,720 Average Tuition & Fees

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

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Madison are $10,720 per year. 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.

UW - Madison also took the #1 spot in our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Wisconsin rankings.

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$9,195 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a great value for computer information systems students. Located in the small city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public school with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW - La Crosse are $9,195 a year. CIS majors at UW - La Crosse take out an average of $25,745 in student loans while working on their egree.

UW - La Crosse did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Wisconsin list.

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$8,874 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is a great value for computer information systems students. UW - Eau Claire is a fairly large public school located in the city of Eau Claire.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW - Eau Claire are $8,874 a year. CIS majors at UW - Eau Claire take out an average of $25,905 in student loans while working on their egree.

UW - Eau Claire also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Wisconsin list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

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$7,730 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 13 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Whitewater, UW - Whitewater is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW - Whitewater are $7,730 a year. 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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$8,331 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is a great value for computer information systems students. Located in the town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW - Stevens Point are $8,331 a year. 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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$9,553 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Stout landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer information systems programs. Located in the distant town of Menomonie, UW - Stout is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Stout are $9,553 per year. On average, CIS graduates from UW - Stout take out $28,245 in student loans while working on their degree.

UW - Stout also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Wisconsin list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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$7,733 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in the small city of Oshkosh, UW Oshkosh is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW Oshkosh are $7,733 a year.

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$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Herzing University - Madison did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students. Located in the city of Madison, Herzing University - Madison is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Herzing University - Madison undergraduate students pay an average of $14,200 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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$9,610 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Wisconsin list. UWM is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Milwaukee.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UWM are $9,610 a year.

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$31,952 Average Tuition & Fees

Concordia University, Wisconsin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #10 on the list. Concordia University, Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Mequon.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Concordia University, Wisconsin are $31,952 a year.

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Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value 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.

  • 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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