Information Technology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for information technology students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall information technology education in Wisconsin.
Our analysis ranked Concordia University Wisconsin the best school in the country for a degree in information technology. Located in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Concordia University Wisconsin awarded about 34 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Concordia University Wisconsin earn around $58,227 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,172 to complete this degree.
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Fox Valley Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in information technology, ranking #2. This large public university is located in the suburb of Appleton. Fox Valley Technical College awarded about 88 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Fox Valley Technical College generally make around $43,909. Students borrow a median of $13,375 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #3 makes Madison Area Technical College one of the top schools for information technology. This large public university is located in the city of Madison. About 89 information technology degrees were awarded at Madison Area Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Madison Area Technical College generally make around $54,784. Madison Area Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,528 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes Moraine Park Technical College one of the top schools for information technology. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Fond du Lac. There were roughly 57 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Moraine Park Technical College in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Moraine Park Technical College earn a median of $39,552 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,874 to complete this degree.
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Waukesha County Technical College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #5 spot this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Pewaukee. There were roughly 77 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Waukesha County Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $46,450 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,500.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #6 for information technology this year. Located in the city of Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a large public university. About 71 information technology degrees were awarded at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $42,016 in their early career. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,997 in student loans.
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Lakeshore Technical College landed the #7 spot for information technology this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Cleveland. About 35 information technology degrees were awarded at Lakeshore Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $41,252 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,582 to complete this degree.
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Western Technical College La Cross placed #8 among the best information technology schools. Located in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College La Cross is a large public university. Western Technical College La Cross awarded about 39 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Western Technical College La Cross earn around $45,077 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,705 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin Platteville ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Located in the town of Platteville, University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. University Of Wisconsin Platteville awarded about 24 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $56,998 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,677 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin Whitewater landed the #10 spot for information technology this year. This large public university is located in the town of Whitewater. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 24 information technology degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Whitewater in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earn a median of $45,767 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,306 to complete this degree.
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Northcentral Technical College placed #11 among the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Wausau, Northcentral Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Northcentral Technical College awarded about 55 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Northcentral Technical College generally make around $42,296. Typical student debt for the program is $11,709.
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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College came in at #12 for information technology this year. Set in the town of Rice Lake, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 52 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College generally make around $41,473. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College graduates carry a median of $9,227 in student loans.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College earned the #13 position for information technology this year. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a very large public university. Milwaukee Area Technical College awarded about 205 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Milwaukee Area Technical College earn a median of $38,325 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,296.
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Nicolet Area Technical College landed the #14 spot for information technology this year. Located in the rural area of Rhinelander, Nicolet Area Technical College is a small public university. About 21 information technology degrees were awarded at Nicolet Area Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $46,419 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,400.
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Gateway Technical College earned the #15 position for information technology this year. Located in the city of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a large public university. There were roughly 80 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Gateway Technical College generally make around $37,529. Students borrow a median of $14,564 to complete this degree.
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Mid State Technical College placed #16 among the best information technology schools. Set in the town of Wisconsin Rapids, Mid State Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 15 information technology degrees were awarded at Mid State Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $41,678 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,626.
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College placed #17 among the best information technology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Fennimore. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College awarded about 11 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College generally make around $42,087. Typical student debt for the program is $12,112.
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Herzing University Madison earned the #18 position for information technology this year. Set in the city of Madison, Herzing University Madison is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 22%. Herzing University Madison awarded about 17 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Herzing University Madison earn around $57,229 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $41,837 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 18 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
