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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Wisconsin

14 Schools Ranked
$7,171 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$15,291 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right 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.

The Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate 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 14 schools in Wisconsin to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
43 Total Awards
$4,600 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,600 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Madison Area Technical College the most popular school in Wisconsin for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school awarded 43 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,600 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Madison College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,769. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Madison College accumulate an average of $16,600 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Madison College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.

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21 Total Awards
$4,734 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,858 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Wisconsin list. NWTC is a public institution located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 21 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NWTC is $4,734. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,849. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,858 in student loans. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.

NWTC 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. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Report

#2

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
21 Total Awards
$4,688 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,049 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 14 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Gateway Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school handed out 21 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Wisconsin who attend Gateway Technical College full time pay an average of $4,688 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,803. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,049 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 14% of those degree recipients were women.

Gateway Technical College 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 48% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Gateway Technical College Report

#4

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
18 Total Awards
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,506 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Moraine Park Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Wisconsin list. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 18 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they attend Moraine Park Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,683. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,506 in student loans. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Moraine Park Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 12% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
13 Total Awards
$3,723 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,125 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 14 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Northcentral Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. North Central Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Wausau, Wisconsin. It awarded 13 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $3,723 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Central Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,415. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,125 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 15% were women.

One thing to take note of is that North Central Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 54% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Northcentral Technical College Report

#5

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, Wisconsin
13 Total Awards
$4,488 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,678 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 14 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Waukesha County Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. WCTC is a medium-sized public school situated in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 13 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Wisconsin who attend WCTC full time pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,603. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from WCTC accumulate an average of $14,678 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WCTC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 17% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Western Technical College

La Crosse, Wisconsin
10 Total Awards
$4,572 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,287 Avg Student Debt

Western Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. La Crosse, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 10 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Wisconsin who attend Western Technical College full time pay an average of $4,572 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,687. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,287 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.

Western Technical College 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. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Western Technical College Report

7 Total Awards
$4,571 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,378 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Fennimore, Wisconsin, and it awarded 7 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Wisconsin who attend Southwest Tech full time pay an average of $4,571 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,683. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,378 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southwest Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 33% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Report

#8

Shepherds College

Union Grove, Wisconsin
7 Total Awards

Shepherds College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. Shepherds College is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Union Grove, Wisconsin. It awarded 7 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

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#10

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
6 Total Awards
$4,793 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,528 Avg Student Debt

Milwaukee Area Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. This fairly large public school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 6 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Wisconsin who attend MATC full time pay an average of $4,793 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,908. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,528 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MATC. In 2019-2020 about 84% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Milwaukee Area Technical College Report

#11

Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
1 Total Awards
$19,520 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,013 Avg Student Debt

Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa is located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $19,520 to cover tuition and fees at Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa accumulate an average of $22,013 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 Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 46% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa Report

#12

Herzing University - Kenosha

Kenosha, Wisconsin
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,702 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Herzing University - Kenosha did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,200 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Kenosha. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $25,702 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Herzing University - Kenosha. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Herzing University - Kenosha Report

#12

Herzing University - Brookfield

Brookfield, Wisconsin
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,126 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Herzing University - Brookfield did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Herzing University - Brookfield does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,200. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $26,126 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Herzing University - Brookfield. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Blackhawk Technical College

Janesville, Wisconsin
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,874 Avg Student Debt

Blackhawk Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at BTC is $4,568. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,683. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from BTC accumulate an average of $11,874 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at BTC. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 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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