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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin

7 Colleges
$26,431 Avg Salary
$28,734 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, computer software and applications students earned 154 degrees and certificates from a Wisconsin school, making the subject the 7th in the state.

There are so many computer science 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, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for computer science students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Colleges.

Top Wisconsin Schools for an Associate in Computer Software Applications

Our analysis found Madison Area Technical College to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a associate degree in Wisconsin. Located in the city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, computer software majors at Madison College accumulate an average of around $21,661 in student debt.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Madison Area Technical College Report

#2

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI

The excellent associate degree programs at Western Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Wisconsin. Located in the small city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

Computer Software majors at Western Technical College take out an average of $14,911 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Western Technical College Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Waukesha County Technical College is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Pewaukee, WCTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Gateway Technical College is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Gateway Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Kenosha.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Gateway Technical College Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lakeshore Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the rural area of Cleveland, LTC is a public school with a small student population.

Computer Software majors at LTC take out an average of $10,460 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Lakeshore Technical College Report

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer software and applications programs. NWTC is a large public school located in the city of Green Bay.

Computer Software majors at NWTC take out an average of $11,236 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Report

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Southwest Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Fennimore.

After completing their Associate Degree, computer software graduates from Southwest Tech carry an average student debtload of $11,718.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322
Ohio 223
Illinois 327
Indiana 309

Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

Computer Software Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design 5,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 3,756
Computer Graphics 2,988
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 1,438
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 854

Related 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

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 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).
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