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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Wisconsin

28 Colleges
$46,449 Avg Salary
$25,495 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You

Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Wisconsin. With 3,101 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Wisconsin ranking. This report analyzed 28 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Wisconsin

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

Our analysis found Fox Valley Technical College to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Wisconsin. FVTC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Appleton.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at FVTC take out is $15,500.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Madison Area Technical College is a great place for computer and information sciences students. Located in the large city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Madison College take out $19,765 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Wisconsin list. UW - Madison is a fairly large public school located in the city of Madison.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at UW - Madison take out an average of $22,030 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $289.

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The excellent programs at Chippewa Valley Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Wisconsin. Located in the city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at CVTC take out an average of $18,755 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Wisconsin list. WITC is a small public school located in the rural area of Shell Lake.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at WITC take out an average of $10,625 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Herzing University - Brookfield landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Herzing University - Brookfield is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Brookfield.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Herzing University - Brookfield take out $36,845 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #7, Herzing University - Kenosha did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the suburb of Kenosha, Herzing University - Kenosha is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Herzing University - Kenosha take out $36,845 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #8, Waukesha County Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the suburb of Pewaukee, WCTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from WCTC carry an average student debtload of $17,341.

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#9

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Marquette take out $24,999 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $441, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Wisconsin list. UW - Eau Claire is a fairly large public school located in the city of Eau Claire.

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

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 4,714
Michigan 5,071
Ohio 4,257
Illinois 8,392

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth.

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