2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Wisconsin
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
The Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Wisconsin ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Wisconsin to see which online programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Wisconsin
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Our 2023 rankings named Northcentral Technical College the most popular school in Wisconsin for computer science students working on their degree. Located in Wausau, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school awarded 138 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from North Central Technical College accumulate an average of $13,759 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, North Central Technical College graduates make an average of $33,732 annually. Around 18% of those degree recipients were women.
The programs at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Wisconsin. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 335 students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from UWM accumulate an average of $27,753 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $206, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UWM graduates make an average of $43,205 annually. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.
The programs at Fox Valley Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Wisconsin. FVTC is located in Appleton, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 162 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $14,511 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, FVTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,943 during the early year of their career. Around 18% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gateway Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Wisconsin list. Gateway Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Kenosha, Wisconsin that handed out 109 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Gateway Technical College accumulate an average of $17,283 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Gateway Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,772 during the early years of their career. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.
The programs at Lakeland University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Wisconsin. Lakeland University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Plymouth, Wisconsin that handed out 34 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,658 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Lakeland graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,157 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.
Out of the 18 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Herzing University - Madison landed the # 5 spot on the list. Herzing University - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 34 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,722 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $156, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Herzing University - Madison graduates make an average of $43,556 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.
Moraine Park Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Wisconsin list. Moraine Park Technical College is a small public school situated in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. It awarded 78 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,592 in student loans.After graduating from Moraine Park Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,031 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.
Nicolet Area Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Rhinelander, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Nicolet Area Technical College accumulate an average of $11,985 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Nicolet Area Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,521 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.
Madison Area Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #9 on the list. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 244 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,738 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Madison College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,202 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.
With a ranking of #10, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the very small public school handed out 19 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from UWM Flexible Option accumulate an average of $26,221 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $224, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UWM Flexible Option, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,102 during the early years of their career. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.
Herzing University - Brookfield ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Brookfield, Wisconsin, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,374 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $204. Once they receive their degree, Herzing University - Brookfield graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,358 during the early year of their career. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.
Herzing University - Kenosha did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #12 on the list. Herzing University - Kenosha is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 2 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,843 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $204.After graduating from Herzing University - Kenosha, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,351 during the early years of their career.
University of Wisconsin - River Falls did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #12 on the list. UW - River Falls is located in River Falls, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 50 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,659 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $115, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UW - River Falls graduates make an average of $42,815 annually. Around 18% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Platteville, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school awarded 43 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from UW - Platteville accumulate an average of $21,924 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $175, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UW - Platteville graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,080 during the early year of their career. Around 2% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 56 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $23,848 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $161 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UW Oshkosh graduates make an average of $43,232 annually. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.
Marquette University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #14 on the list. Marquette University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 136 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,711 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $485 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Marquette graduates make an average of $52,581 annually. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #14, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. Located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school handed out 39 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $24,229 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $208, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UW - Stevens Point graduates make an average of $36,544 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.
With a ranking of #18, Rasmussen University - Wisconsin did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Wisconsin accumulate an average of $30,604 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $127 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Rasmussen University - Wisconsin graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,940 during the early year of their career.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 18 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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