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2023 Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Wisconsin

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

11 Colleges
$5,803 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$36,462 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications 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.

The Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Wisconsin ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 11 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best value programs for computer software 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 Software & Applications Schools in Wisconsin

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

Top 10 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools

$4,600 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Madison Area Technical College to be the best value school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in Wisconsin. Located in the 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. Computer Software majors at Madison College take out an average of $19,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Madison College is ranked #2 for overall quality for computer software in Wisconsin.

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$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moraine Park Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Wisconsin 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.

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$4,488 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Waukesha County Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the large suburb of Pewaukee, WCTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

WCTC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,488 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

WCTC also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Wisconsin list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

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#4

Western Technical College

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

Out of the 11 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Western Technical College are $4,572 a year.

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$4,122 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lakeshore Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the rural area of Cleveland, LTC is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at LTC are $4,122 a year.

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$4,688 Average Tuition & Fees

Gateway Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Wisconsin list. Gateway Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Kenosha.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Gateway Technical College are $4,688 per year.

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$4,734 Average Tuition & Fees

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #7 on the list. NWTC is a large public school located in the city of Green Bay.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NWTC are $4,734 per year. After completing their degree, computer software graduates from NWTC carry an average student debtload of $7,966.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Report

$4,571 Average Tuition & Fees

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Wisconsin list. Southwest Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Fennimore.

Southwest Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $4,571 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Report

$8,331 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer software and applications students. Located in the distant town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Stevens Point are $8,331 per year. Computer Software majors at UW - Stevens Point take out an average of $24,631 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$9,553 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Stout came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in the distant town of Menomonie, UW - Stout is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

UW - Stout undergraduate students pay an average of $9,553 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Computer Software majors at UW - Stout take out an average of $26,985 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Computer Software & Applications at University of Wisconsin - Stout Report

Best Value Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value 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 11 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 Negative Space.

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