Best Cybersecurity Programs in Wisconsin: 2026 Rankings
31 programs at 25 schools in Wisconsin.
Updated
The strongest cybersecurity programs in Wisconsin on this list are led by University of Wisconsin-Stout, Marquette University, and University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Wisconsin, drawn from 31 programs at 25 schools.
Best cybersecurity programs in Wisconsin
Rank
School
Location
1
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI
2
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
3
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI
4
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI
5
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI
6
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake, WI
7
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
8
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
9
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI
10
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
11
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI
12
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI
13
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI
14
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
15
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI
16
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac, WI
17
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WI
18
Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI
19
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
20
Nicolet Area Technical College
Rhinelander, WI
School names are plain text in the table. Profiles and write-ups are below when available.
How we ranked this list
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 81% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Wisconsin
Each school lists a quick overview (program, estimated cost, format) plus a short program summary with links to official school pages and related program paths. Tuition figures are published estimates—confirm current totals on the school’s program page before you apply.
1
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI
B.S. Cybersecurity
Overview
Availability: Online or on campus
Estimated tuition total: $32,403 (in-state)
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: hands-on practice
Accreditation: HLC
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Students looking at Menomonie will find University of Wisconsin-Stout on this list. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
M.S. in Computer and Information Science with Information Assurance and Cyber Defense Specialization
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
AI/ML sits as a concentration or track inside a broader degree—scan required vs elective AI courses so you know how deep the path actually goes. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Fox Valley Technical College)
Program summary
Students looking at Appleton will find Fox Valley Technical College on this list. Fox Valley Technical College's cybersecurity program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page.
Associate in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance
Overview
Availability: On campus
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Northwood Technical College)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Students looking at Rice Lake will find Northwood Technical College on this list. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (University of Wisconsin-Parkside)
Program summary
Students looking at Kenosha will find University of Wisconsin-Parkside on this list. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
What are the best cybersecurity programs in Wisconsin?
On this state ranking, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Marquette University, and University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Wisconsin. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many cybersecurity programs are in Wisconsin?
About 31 cybersecurity programs at 25 schools show up for Wisconsin on this list. Confirm current offerings on each school site.
Online or campus?
Both can appear on state lists. Check each program’s delivery format and any required campus visits.
How does AIDegrees rank these programs?
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 81% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
Does NSA CAE matter in this state?
CAE designation helps for some federal and defense paths. We score official CAE map matches when available—still verify on the school site.
