Best colleges for Data Science in Wisconsin
Ranked by graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Chippewa Valley Technical College award the most Data Science degrees and certificates in Wisconsin: 645, 34 and 24 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 19 Wisconsin colleges offer Data Science and award 812 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Data Science program is an interdisciplinary field that combines statistics, scientific computing, and coding to extract knowledge from various types of data. This program is designed for students interested in analyzing and…
19 institutions offering Data Science in Wisconsin
Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison Public | — | 645 | 90% | — | — |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee Public | — | 34 | 49% | — | — |
| 3 | Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire Public | — | 24 | 50% | — | — |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire Public | — | 20 | 64% | — | — |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse Public | — | 17 | 71% | — | — |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay Public | — | 16 | 48% | — | — |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh Public | — | 12 | 46% | — | — |
| 8 | Carthage College Kenosha Private not-for-profit | — | 9 | 64% | $22,844 | — |
| 9 | Madison Area Technical College Madison Public | — | 6 | 29% | — | — |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point Public | — | 6 | 51% | — | — |
| 11 | Gateway Technical College Kenosha Public | — | 4 | 51% | — | — |
| 12 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee Public | — | 4 | 44% | — | — |
| 13 | Beloit College Beloit Private not-for-profit | — | 3 | 71% | $21,381 | — |
| 14 | Concordia University - Wisconsin Mequon Private not-for-profit | — | 3 | 68% | $24,409 | — |
| 15 | Fox Valley Technical College Appleton Public | — | 2 | 65% | — | — |
| 16 | Northcentral Technical College Wausau Public | — | 2 | 45% | — | — |
| 17 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior Public | — | 2 | 42% | — | — |
| 18 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville Public | — | 2 | 56% | — | — |
| 19 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls Public | — | 1 | 57% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Data Science degrees in Wisconsin
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison Public | 645 | Not reported |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee Public | 34 | Not reported |
| 3 | Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire Public | 24 | Not reported |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire Public | 20 | Not reported |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse Public | 17 | Not reported |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay Public | 16 | Not reported |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh Public | 12 | Not reported |
| 8 | Carthage College Kenosha Private not-for-profit | 9 | Not reported |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point Public | 6 | Not reported |
| 10 | Gateway Technical College Kenosha Public | 4 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 9 Wisconsin colleges offering Data Science
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Area Technical College | Madison | Public | 6 |
| Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee | Public | 4 |
| Beloit College | Beloit | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Concordia University - Wisconsin | Mequon | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton | Public | 2 |
| Northcentral Technical College | Wausau | Public | 2 |
| University of Wisconsin-Superior | Superior | Public | 2 |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | Platteville | Public | 2 |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | River Falls | Public | 1 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051).
What Data Scientists earn in Wisconsin
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Data Science programs in Wisconsin.
Which Wisconsin colleges award the most Data Science degrees?+
University of Wisconsin-Madison (645 graduates a year), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (34 graduates a year) and Chippewa Valley Technical College (24 graduates a year) award the most Data Science degrees and certificates in Wisconsin, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 19 Wisconsin colleges offer Data Science.
How much do Data Scientists earn in Wisconsin?+
The average annual wage for Data Scientists in Wisconsin is $116,600 (median $106,680), across about 4,370 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Data Science program?+
The Data Science program is an interdisciplinary field that combines statistics, scientific computing, and coding to extract knowledge from various types of data. This program is designed for students interested in analyzing and…
What is the job outlook for Data Scientists?+
The national job outlook is about +33.5% growth with around 23,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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