Best Computer Engineering Schools in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 7 colleges offering Computer Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 181 recent graduates. Graduates earn $73,755 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $70,338.

Schools in WI

$73,755

WI Avg. Earnings

$70,338

National Avg.

208

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Computer Engineering in Wisconsin

Public Schools (5)

$74,158

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$73,152

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Wisconsin produce comparable or higher early earnings for Computer Engineering graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Computer Engineering Schools in Wisconsin, Ranked by Earnings

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

$81,997

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $78,839

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 43.4%

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 86.7%

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, WI · Private

$72,857

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $70,395

Graduates: 79

Acceptance: 60.4%

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI · Private

$73,446

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $73,686

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 87.4%

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · Public

$72,482

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $71,498

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 88.4%

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI · Public

$67,995

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $66,693

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 87.3%

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 84.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Computer Engineering in Wisconsin?

University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #1 for Computer Engineering in Wisconsin with median graduate earnings of $81,997 within two years of graduation. There are 7 schools offering Computer Engineering programs in the state.

How much do Computer Engineering graduates earn in Wisconsin?

Computer Engineering graduates in Wisconsin earn an average of $73,755 within two years of graduation. This is 5% above the national average of $70,338 for this major.

What is the hardest Computer Engineering school to get into in Wisconsin?

University of Wisconsin-Madison is the most selective Computer Engineering program in Wisconsin with an acceptance rate of 43.4%. The average acceptance rate across Computer Engineering programs in the state is 76.9%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Computer Engineering in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, private Computer Engineering programs produce average earnings of $73,152 vs $74,158 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 5 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Wisconsin

Construction Management $63,643 Computer Programming $62,260 Civil Engineering $62,210 Computer and Information Sciences, General $61,271 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $60,265 Computer Science $59,189 Computer Systems Analysis $57,437 Chemical Engineering $57,286

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.