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2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin

12 Schools Ranked
$4,600 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$20,503 Avg Student Debt

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. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also there are many trade schools and bpptcamp that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for computer science students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
$4,746 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,318 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Fox Valley Technical College to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a associate degree in Wisconsin.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FVTC is $4,746. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,861. Associate Degree recipients from FVTC accumulate an average of $15,318 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at FVTC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 42% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#2

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
$4,600 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,947 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Madison Area Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Madison College is $4,600. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,769. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,947 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Madison College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,208 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Chippewa Valley Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Wisconsin.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CVTC is $4,568. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,683. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,208 in student loans.

CVTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Shell Lake, Wisconsin
$4,900 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,285 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Wisconsin.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WITC is $4,900. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,960. On average, associate degree students take out $14,285 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WITC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, Wisconsin
$4,488 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,402 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Waukesha County Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Wisconsin.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WCTC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,603. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,402 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WCTC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 17% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,836 Avg Student Debt

Moraine Park Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer science programs.

Students from Wisconsin who attend Moraine Park Technical College full time pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,683. On average, associate degree students take out $16,836 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Moraine Park Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 12% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
$4,418 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,908 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Mid-State Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their associate degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mid-State is $4,418. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,351. Associate Degree recipients from Mid-State accumulate an average of $16,908 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Mid-State. In 2019-2020 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$4,734 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,312 Avg Student Debt

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin list.

Students from Wisconsin who attend NWTC full time pay an average of $4,734 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,849. Associate Degree recipients from NWTC accumulate an average of $19,312 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NWTC. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
$4,688 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,525 Avg Student Debt

Gateway Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $4,688 in tuition and fees if they attend Gateway Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,803. Associate Degree recipients from Gateway Technical College accumulate an average of $18,525 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Gateway Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Western Technical College

La Crosse, Wisconsin
$4,572 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,870 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Western Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their associate degree.

Students from Wisconsin who attend Western Technical College full time pay an average of $4,572 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,687. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,870 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Western Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$4,793 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,921 Avg Student Debt

Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,793 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MATC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,908. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,921 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MATC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Lakeshore Technical College

Cleveland, Wisconsin
$4,122 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,752 Avg Student Debt

Lakeshore Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin list.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,122 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LTC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,056. On average, associate degree students take out $12,752 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at LTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 82% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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