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2023 Best Value Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices

15 Schools Ranked
$24,034 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,723 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. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Value Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Wisconsin to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for computer science students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

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.

Top Value Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin

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19 Total Awards
$6,750 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex the best value school in Wisconsin for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. UWM Flexible Option is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UWM Flexible Option are $6,750 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,560 in loans while pursuing their degree.

UWM Flexible Option is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

UWM Flexible Option also took the #4 spot in our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin rankings.

Full University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex Report

#2

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
668 Total Awards
$38,608 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Madison helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer science schools in Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a large public school located in Madison, Wisconsin that handed out 668 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW - Madison are $38,608 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $20,865 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at UW - Madison, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

UW - Madison also took the #1 spot in our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin rankings.

Full University of Wisconsin - Madison Report

#3

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

La Crosse, Wisconsin
49 Total Awards
$18,014 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 15 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s value ranking, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse landed the # 3 spot on the list. La Crosse, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 49 students in 2020-2021.

UW - La Crosse undergraduate students pay an average of $18,014 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,366 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at UW - La Crosse, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UW - La Crosse is ranked #2 for overall quality in Wisconsin.

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#4

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
71 Total Awards
$17,149 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. UW - Eau Claire is a public institution located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW - Eau Claire are $17,149 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $22,216 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

UW - Eau Claire does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UW - Eau Claire is ranked #5 for overall quality in Wisconsin.

Full University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Report

#5

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Whitewater, Wisconsin
60 Total Awards
$16,602 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. UW - Whitewater is a fairly large public school situated in Whitewater, Wisconsin. It awarded 60 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Whitewater are $16,602 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,228 in student loans.

UW - Whitewater does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin
39 Total Awards
$17,035 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. UW - Stevens Point is a public institution located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW - Stevens Point are $17,035 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,570 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at UW - Stevens Point, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

University of Wisconsin - Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin
130 Total Awards
$17,820 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Stout came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. UW - Stout is a medium-sized public school situated in Menomonie, Wisconsin. It awarded 130 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW - Stout are $17,820 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,863 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at UW - Stout, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Wisconsin - Stout Report

#8

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin
49 Total Awards
$15,306 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer science programs. UW Oshkosh is a public institution located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW Oshkosh are $15,306 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,363 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that UW Oshkosh does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Report

#9

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Green Bay, Wisconsin
52 Total Awards
$16,091 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. UW - Green Bay is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 52 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW - Green Bay are $16,091 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,747 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at UW - Green Bay, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
257 Total Awards
$21,475 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the large public school awarded 257 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

UWM undergraduate students pay an average of $21,475 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $28,297 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UWM. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Herzing University - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
22 Total Awards
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees

Herzing University - Madison did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Herzing University - Madison is a private not-for-profit institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Herzing University - Madison are $14,200 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $41,482 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Herzing University - Madison does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Lakeland University

Plymouth, Wisconsin
34 Total Awards
$31,316 Average Tuition & Fees

Lakeland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Lakeland is a private not-for-profit institution located in Plymouth, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Lakeland undergraduate students pay an average of $31,316 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $33,466 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Lakeland does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
101 Total Awards
$45,766 Average Tuition & Fees

Marquette University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Marquette is a private not-for-profit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 101 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Marquette are $45,766 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,711 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Marquette. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Marquette is ranked #3 for overall quality in Wisconsin.

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#14

Carroll University

Waukesha, Wisconsin
26 Total Awards
$35,140 Average Tuition & Fees

Carroll University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Carroll U is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Waukesha, Wisconsin. It awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Carroll U are $35,140 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,527 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Carroll U. In 2019-2020 about 40% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#15

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin
13 Total Awards
$31,952 Average Tuition & Fees

Concordia University, Wisconsin landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Mequon, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.

Concordia University, Wisconsin undergraduate students pay an average of $31,952 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,938 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Concordia University, Wisconsin. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 41% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

References

  • 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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