Best colleges for computer science in Wisconsin

    University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks first in Wisconsin for computer science value (#48 nationally, value score 75.3): graduates earn $119,655 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $16,600 a year.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition · Source: College Scorecard field of study, reporting year 2025 · 11 Wisconsin colleges ranked · Updated November 4, 2026

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    Best computer science colleges in Wisconsin

    University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks first in Wisconsin for computer science value (#48 nationally, value score 75.3): graduates earn $119,655 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $16,600 a year. 11 Wisconsin colleges qualify. At the median one, computer science graduates earn $92,342 and the average net price is $16,133 a year.

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard field of study, 2025

    What the data shows

    Key findings

    • 11 Wisconsin colleges qualify. At the median one, computer science graduates earn $92,342 and the average net price is $16,133 a year.
    • The lowest average net price among them is at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay: $12,211 a year.
    Median earnings
    $92,342
    National: $97,375
    Median net price
    $16,133
    National: $16,804
    Median federal debt
    $19,551
    computer science graduates
    Public colleges
    9 of 11
    in this list

    11 colleges

    The Wisconsin ranking

    Ordered by the national value score; the national rank is shown with each college. Earnings are medians 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    1. Rank in Wisconsin 1

      University of Wisconsin-Madison

      Madison, WI · Public · #48 nationally

      75.3Value
      Earnings
      $119,655
      Net price
      $16,600
      Federal debt
      $15,000
      Graduation rate
      90%
    2. Rank in Wisconsin 2

      University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

      Eau Claire, WI · Public · #156 nationally

      59.3Value
      Earnings
      $106,724
      Net price
      $16,133
      Federal debt
      $19,551
      Graduation rate
      62%
    3. Rank in Wisconsin 3

      University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

      La Crosse, WI · Public · #233 nationally

      49.3Value
      Earnings
      $93,633
      Net price
      $17,064
      Federal debt
      $18,962
      Graduation rate
      71%
    4. Rank in Wisconsin 4

      Marquette University

      Milwaukee, WI · Private nonprofit · #265 nationally

      45.7Value
      Earnings
      $98,108
      Net price
      $30,561
      Federal debt
      $19,500
      Graduation rate
      79%
    5. Rank in Wisconsin 5

      University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

      Milwaukee, WI · Public · #329 nationally

      38.2Value
      Earnings
      $92,342
      Net price
      $15,625
      Federal debt
      $23,696
      Graduation rate
      50%
    6. Rank in Wisconsin 6

      University of Wisconsin-Stout

      Menomonie, WI · Public · #344 nationally

      35.5Value
      Earnings
      $82,853
      Net price
      $17,533
      Federal debt
      $16,438
      Graduation rate
      53%
    7. Rank in Wisconsin 7

      Lakeland University

      Plymouth, WI · Private nonprofit · #350 nationally

      34.9Value
      Earnings
      $96,835
      Net price
      $23,722
      Federal debt
      $20,708
      Graduation rate
      38%
    8. Rank in Wisconsin 8

      University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

      Whitewater, WI · Public · #351 nationally

      34.9Value
      Earnings
      $79,799
      Net price
      $13,737
      Federal debt
      $19,812
      Graduation rate
      56%
    9. Rank in Wisconsin 9

      University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

      Green Bay, WI · Public · #361 nationally

      33.2Value
      Earnings
      $69,304
      Net price
      $12,211
      Federal debt
      $14,772
      Graduation rate
      47%
    10. Rank in Wisconsin 10

      University of Wisconsin-Platteville

      Platteville, WI · Public · #366 nationally

      32.5Value
      Earnings
      $82,652
      Net price
      $15,451
      Federal debt
      $23,657
      Graduation rate
      58%
    11. Rank in Wisconsin 11

      University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

      Stevens Point, WI · Public · #405 nationally

      28.1Value
      Earnings
      $78,823
      Net price
      $14,757
      Federal debt
      $25,000
      Graduation rate
      53%

    Method: the same value score as the national computer science ranking (earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate, each a national percentile). Data: College Scorecard, reporting year 2025; 2026–27 edition, verified Nov 2026.

    Questions about computer science colleges in Wisconsin

    What are the best colleges for computer science in Wisconsin?

    By CollegesRef value score, the top 3 Wisconsin colleges for computer science are University of Wisconsin-Madison (value score 75.3), University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (value score 59.3) and University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (value score 49.3). The score weighs graduate earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate.

    Which Wisconsin college has the highest earnings for computer science graduates?

    University of Wisconsin-Madison: its computer science graduates have median earnings of $119,655 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    What is the most affordable computer science college in Wisconsin on this list?

    University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has the lowest average net price of the ranked Wisconsin colleges, $12,211 a year after grants. A family's own price depends on income and aid.

    How many Wisconsin colleges are ranked for computer science?

    11 Wisconsin colleges have a computer science bachelor's program with enough graduates and reported earnings, plus a published net price and graduation rate. Ranks shown are national; the state rank is their order within Wisconsin.