2026 Best Computer Science Schools in Wisconsin
Looking for the best Computer Science degree programs in Wisconsin? We have ranked 87 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Computer Science Degree reviewed 77 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Computer Science Degree Schools in Wisconsin
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than Fox Valley Technical College this year in Wisconsin. Set in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,040, compared with $7,283 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Science student debt is $13,319. Read more about Fox Valley Technical College
Request InformationOut of the 77 schools in Wisconsin in this year's ranking, Madison Area Technical College landed the #2 spot. Madison Area Technical College is a public school based in Madison, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,977, compared with $7,141 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Science student debt is $16,812. Read the full report on Madison Area Technical College
Request InformationYou'll be in good company at University Of Wisconsin Madison, which ranked #3 this year. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school based in Madison, WI. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete their Computer Science program here. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison
Request InformationOut of the 77 schools in Wisconsin in this year's ranking, Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #4 spot. Located in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,844 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,087 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Science program debt is $14,234. Get the full Chippewa Valley Technical College report
Request InformationA rank of #5 makes Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College one of the top choices in Wisconsin. Set in Rice Lake, WI, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,926, compared with $7,169 for out-of-state students. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Computer Science students take on a median of $11,384 in debt. See the full Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College profile
Request InformationWaukesha County Technical College landed the #6 spot in Wisconsin this year. Based in Pewaukee, WI, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,803, with out-of-state students paying around $7,046. Graduates carry a median of $16,595 in student loans. Read more about Waukesha County Technical College
Request InformationMarquette University did well this year, earning the #7 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Milwaukee, WI. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. In-state tuition and fees run about $51,170. Students borrow a median of $24,122 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read more about Marquette University
Request InformationUniversity Of Wisconsin Eau Claire did well this year, earning the #8 position. Set in Eau Claire, WI, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,642, with out-of-state students paying around $19,228. Typical Computer Science student debt is $22,574. More on University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Request InformationNortheast Wisconsin Technical College did well this year, earning the #9 position. Set in Green Bay, WI, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,960, compared with $7,203 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Science program debt is $14,997. More on Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Request InformationMoraine Park Technical College placed #10 among Computer Science schools in Wisconsin. Set in Fond du Lac, WI, Moraine Park Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,819, while out-of-state students pay about $7,084. Students borrow a median of $11,471 to complete their Computer Science program here. Get the full Moraine Park Technical College report
Request InformationMid State Technical College placed #11 among Computer Science schools in Wisconsin. Located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Mid State Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,002, while out-of-state students pay about $7,171. Graduates carry a median of $11,626 in student loans. Get the full Mid State Technical College report
Request InformationUniversity Of Wisconsin Stout did well this year, earning the #12 position. Based in Menomonie, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,701, while out-of-state students pay about $19,265. Typical Computer Science student debt is $25,821. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Stout
Request InformationHerzing University Madison came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Set in Madison, WI, Herzing University Madison is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 22%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,450. Herzing University Madison Computer Science students take on a median of $30,328 in debt. More on Herzing University Madison
Request InformationUniversity Of Wisconsin Stevens Point did well this year, earning the #14 position. Based in Stevens Point, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $18,248. Students borrow a median of $24,161 to complete their Computer Science program here. See the full University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point profile
Request InformationWestern Technical College La Cross landed the #15 spot in Wisconsin this year. Based in La Crosse, WI, Western Technical College La Cross is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,820, while out-of-state students pay about $7,078. Students borrow a median of $13,669 to complete their Computer Science program here. Get the full Western Technical College La Cross report
Request InformationUniversity Of Wisconsin Whitewater placed #16 among Computer Science schools in Wisconsin. Based in Whitewater, WI, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Students from in state pay about $8,616 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,716 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Science program debt is $25,306. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Whitewater
Request InformationGateway Technical College landed the #17 spot in Wisconsin this year. Set in Kenosha, WI, Gateway Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,956, compared with $7,199 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $14,829 in student loans. More on Gateway Technical College
Request InformationMilwaukee Area Technical College landed the #18 spot in Wisconsin this year. Set in Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,184, compared with $7,427 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Science student debt is $18,296. More on Milwaukee Area Technical College
Request InformationUniversity Of Wisconsin Milwaukee ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Located in Milwaukee, WI, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,398, compared with $22,398 for out-of-state students. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Computer Science students take on a median of $26,657 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Request InformationCarroll University placed #20 among Computer Science schools in Wisconsin. Based in Waukesha, WI, Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 71% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,890. Students borrow a median of $26,904 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read the full report on Carroll University
Request InformationUniversity Of Wisconsin Oshkosh placed #21 among Computer Science schools in Wisconsin. Set in Oshkosh, WI, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,532, while out-of-state students pay about $16,446. Graduates carry a median of $24,619 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Request InformationLakeshore Technical College did well this year, earning the #22 position. This public school is set in Cleveland, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,844 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Lakeshore Technical College Computer Science students take on a median of $11,582 in debt. More on Lakeshore Technical College
Request InformationUniversity Of Wisconsin Green Bay came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Based in Green Bay, WI, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,700, while out-of-state students pay about $17,288. Typical Computer Science student debt is $24,477. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Green Bay
Request InformationSouthwest Wisconsin Technical College did well this year, earning the #24 position. Set in Fennimore, WI, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,904, while out-of-state students pay about $7,147. Typical Computer Science student debt is $12,112. Read the full report on Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Request InformationConcordia University Wisconsin did well this year, earning the #25 position. Based in Mequon, WI, Concordia University Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $35,470 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Science student debt is $27,172. More on Concordia University Wisconsin
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These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Shepherds College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. More on Shepherds College
Request InformationMarian University Wisconsin ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read the full report on Marian University Wisconsin
Request InformationUniversity Of Wisconsin River Falls placed #28 among Computer Science schools in Wisconsin. Get the full University Of Wisconsin River Falls report
Request InformationLac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. More on Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College
Request InformationMedical College Of Wisconsin landed the #30 spot in Wisconsin this year. See the full Medical College Of Wisconsin profile
Request InformationThe Professional Hair Design Academy landed the #31 spot in Wisconsin this year. See the full The Professional Hair Design Academy profile
Request InformationPaul Mitchell The School Madison did well this year, earning the #32 position. Read more about Paul Mitchell The School Madison
Request InformationBellin College
Bellin College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. See the full Bellin College profile
Request InformationLawrence University landed the #34 spot in Wisconsin this year. More on Lawrence University
Request InformationThe Salon Professional Academy Onalaska landed the #35 spot in Wisconsin this year. Read more about The Salon Professional Academy Onalaska
Request InformationEmpire Beauty School Green Bay came in at #36 in this year's ranking. More on Empire Beauty School Green Bay
Request InformationThe Salon Professional Academy Appleton placed #37 among Computer Science schools in Wisconsin. Read the full report on The Salon Professional Academy Appleton
Request InformationUniversity Of Wisconsin Parkside Flex placed #38 among Computer Science schools in Wisconsin. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Parkside Flex report
Request InformationCarthage College
Carthage College placed #39 among Computer Science schools in Wisconsin. More on Carthage College
Request InformationWisconsin School Of Professional Psychology ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read more about Wisconsin School Of Professional Psychology
Request InformationHealthcare Workforce Training Institute placed #41 among Computer Science schools in Wisconsin. Get the full Healthcare Workforce Training Institute report
Request InformationMidwest College Of Oriental Medicine Racine did well this year, earning the #42 position. Read the full report on Midwest College Of Oriental Medicine Racine
Request InformationNorthland College came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Get the full Northland College report
Request InformationBeloit College
Beloit College placed #44 among Computer Science schools in Wisconsin. More on Beloit College
Request InformationHouse Of Heavilin Beauty College Academy Of Beauty Professionals Madison did well this year, earning the #45 position. See the full House Of Heavilin Beauty College Academy Of Beauty Professionals Madison profile
Request InformationUniversity Of Wisconsin System Administration did well this year, earning the #46 position. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin System Administration
Request InformationSaint Norbert College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. More on Saint Norbert College
Request InformationRasmussen College Wisconsin came in at #48 in this year's ranking. See the full Rasmussen College Wisconsin profile
Request InformationMilwaukee Institute Of Art And Design came in at #49 in this year's ranking. See the full Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design profile
Request InformationHouse Of Heavilin Beauty College Academy Of Beauty Professionals Green Bay came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Get the full House Of Heavilin Beauty College Academy Of Beauty Professionals Green Bay report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Computer Science Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 77 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 87 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).