by our College Data Analytics Team
When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate” ranking.
With 254,454 degrees handed out in 2020-2021, computer and information sciences is the 6th most popular major in the United States. In 2019-2020, computer and information sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $52,893 and had an average of $27,324 in loans still to pay off.
Across Wisconsin, there were 3,856 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $46,449 and $25,495 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 912 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,118 and $20,107 respectively.
For this year’s “Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate” ranking, we looked at 22 colleges that offer a degree in computer and information sciences. To top this list, a school must have a successful computer and information sciences program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate” list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for wisconsin associate degree computer & information sciences students.
Out of the 22 schools in the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Fox Valley Technical College landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Appleton, Wisconsin, and it awarded 120 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Madison Area Technical College. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate. Madison Area Technical College is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 113 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Milwaukee Area Technical College. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate. This fairly large school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 96 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, this fairly large public school awarded 86 degrees to qualified associates’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chippewa Valley Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate list. CVTC is a medium-sized school located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin that handed out 80 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Waukesha County Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate ranking, coming in at #6. WCTC is a medium-sized school located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 78 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Gateway Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate ranking, coming in at #7. Gateway Technical College is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 72 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Full Gateway Technical College Computer & Information Sciences Report
Moraine Park Technical College landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate ranking. Moraine Park Technical College is a small school located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin that handed out 60 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.
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Northcentral Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate list. Located in Wausau, Wisconsin, this medium-sized public school awarded 44 degrees to qualified associates’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
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Lakeshore Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate ranking, coming in at #10. Lakeshore Technical College is a small public school situated in Cleveland, Wisconsin. It awarded 40 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate ranking, coming in at #11. WITC is a public institution located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 33 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Western Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate ranking, coming in at #12. Western Technical College is a small public school situated in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It awarded 27 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
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With a ranking of #13, Mid-State Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate list. Mid-State Technical College is a public institution located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 26 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Herzing University - Madison ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate list. Herzing University - Madison is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Madison, Wisconsin. It awarded 12 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Herzing University - Madison Computer & Information Sciences Report
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate ranking. This small school is located in Fennimore, Wisconsin, and it awarded 9 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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Nicolet Area Technical College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate ranking. This small school is located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, and it awarded 7 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Full Nicolet Area Technical College Computer & Information Sciences Report
Blackhawk Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate ranking, coming in at #17. Blackhawk Technical College is a public institution located in Janesville, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Full Blackhawk Technical College Computer & Information Sciences Report
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate ranking. Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is a small private for-profit school situated in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It awarded 2 associates’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #18, Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate list. Located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, this small private for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified associates’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
Full Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa Computer & Information Sciences Report
Herzing University - Kenosha ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate list. Kenosha, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associates’s computer and information sciences degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.
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Herzing University - Brookfield ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate list. Herzing University - Brookfield is a private not-for-profit institution located in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Maranatha Baptist University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Wisconsin for an Associate ranking, coming in at #22. Maranatha Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Watertown, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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