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2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Wisconsin

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

28 Colleges
$8,190 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$46,449 Avg Salary

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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Wisconsin ranking. This report analyzed 28 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best value programs for computer and information sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.

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

2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Wisconsin

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

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

$4,746 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Fox Valley Technical College to be the best value 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 tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at FVTC are $4,746 a year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at FVTC take out is $15,500.

In addition to its great value ranking, FVTC is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Wisconsin list.

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$4,600 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Madison Area Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the large city of Madison, Madison College is a public school with a large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Madison College are $4,600 per year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Madison College take out $19,765 in student loans while working on their degree.

Madison College also took the #2 spot in our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Wisconsin rankings.

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$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Chippewa Valley Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the small city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CVTC are $4,568 per year. 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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$4,900 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Wisconsin. WITC is a small public school located in the rural area of Shell Lake.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WITC are $4,900 per year. 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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$4,488 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 28 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Waukesha County Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Pewaukee, WCTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

WCTC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,488 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from WCTC carry an average student debtload of $17,341.

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#6

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, WI
$4,418 Average Tuition & Fees

Mid-State Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the rural area of Wisconsin Rapids, Mid-State is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Mid-State are $4,418 a year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Mid-State take out $14,399 in student loans while working on their degree.

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$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees

Moraine Park Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #7 on the list. Moraine Park Technical College is a small public school located in the small city of Fond du Lac.

Moraine Park Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,568 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Moraine Park Technical College Report

$4,734 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. NWTC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Green Bay.

NWTC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,734 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at NWTC accumulate an average of around $7,966 in student debt.

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#9

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI
$4,572 Average Tuition & Fees

Western Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in the small city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Western Technical College are $4,572 a year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Western Technical College carry an average student debtload of $14,487.

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$4,688 Average Tuition & Fees

Gateway Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. Gateway Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Kenosha.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Gateway Technical College are $4,688 a year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Gateway Technical College take out is $16,209.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Gateway Technical College Report

Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools 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.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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