Best Value Computer Engineering Colleges in Wisconsin

Wisconsin computer engineering programs show a striking cost advantage, with public options ranging from $14,754 to $17,365 in net costs while delivering graduates who earn $67,995 to $81,997 annually. UW-Madison stands out with the highest graduate earnings of $81,997 despite maintaining a reasonable $16,928 net cost. The state's tech sector, anchored by companies like Epic Systems and GE Healthcare, creates strong demand for computer engineering talent across healthcare technology and enterprise software development.

Programs

$14,754 – $29,237

Net Price Range

$73,755

Avg. Program Earnings

66.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Computer Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, Wisconsin	$16,928	$81,997	$11,205	89.3%	49.1%
2	University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, Wisconsin	$14,754	$67,995	$8,315	61.5%	85.4%
3	University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$16,177	$72,482	$10,020	51.2%	86.3%
4	Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$24,021	$72,857	$48,421	71.5%	63.5%
5	Marquette University Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$29,237	$73,446	$48,700	80.1%	87.2%
6	Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, Wisconsin	$26,067		$34,250	64.3%	70.4%
7	University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, Wisconsin	$14,761		$8,212	57.9%	88.5%
8	University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, Wisconsin	$17,365		$10,142	52.5%	86.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes UW-Madison strong for computer engineering value?

UW-Madison delivers the highest graduate earnings at $81,997 while maintaining a net cost of just $16,928, creating an outstanding return on investment. The program also boasts an 89.30% graduation rate, significantly above the state average.

How do Wisconsin's public programs compare to private alternatives?

Public programs cost $14,754 to $17,365 compared to private schools at $24,021 to $29,237 in net costs. However, graduates from both sectors earn similar salaries, with public UW-Madison actually leading in earnings at $81,997.

Where do Wisconsin computer engineering graduates typically find employment?

Major state employers include Epic Systems for healthcare software, GE Healthcare for medical technology, and Kimberly-Clark for manufacturing automation. The state's mix of healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture creates varied opportunities for computer engineering graduates.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.