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2027 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Wisconsin

5 Colleges in the United States
$24,589 Avg Student Debt
$62,077 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Computer Science Badge [Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for computer science students.

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2027 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Wisconsin

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the computer science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Computer Science Schools

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University Of Wisconsin Green Bay tops our 2027 list of the best value computer science schools in Wisconsin. Located in the city of Green Bay, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,700, with out-of-state students paying around $17,288. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $23,677. Computer Science graduates of University Of Wisconsin Green Bay earn a median of $52,324 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,677 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee one of the best values for computer science. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee. In-state tuition and fees average $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $29,000. Computer Science graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn a median of $73,795 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,000 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee admits about 91% of applicants.

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Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

A rank of #3 makes Carroll University one of the best values for computer science. Carroll University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waukesha. In-state tuition and fees average $38,890. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $26,904. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Carroll University generally make around $52,404. That is a strong return on a $26,904 median debt. The acceptance rate is 67%.

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Milwaukee School Of Engineering came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value computer science schools. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee School Of Engineering is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,480. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $27,667. Early-career computer science graduates make about $72,677. That is a strong return on a $27,667 median debt. Milwaukee School Of Engineering admits about 59% of applicants.

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Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

A rank of #5 makes Lawrence University one of the best values for computer science. Located in the city of Appleton, Lawrence University is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $56,982 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $15,699 to complete the computer science program here. Median earnings reach $55,789 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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