Best Online Artificial Intelligence Programs in Milwaukee, WI (2026)

Milwaukee, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering artificial intelligence programs, with tuition ranging from $5,184 to $62,648 per year for indexed programs. Milwaukee has a population of about 569,756. Median household income is $51,888 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning artificial intelligence-related role is Software Developer at a median $123,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Artificial Intelligence Schools to Milwaukee

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer artificial intelligence programs near Milwaukee, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Milwaukee city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Milwaukee. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, WI 2.8 miles from Milwaukee BOC Score 52.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,113
Avg net price $9,112/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,184
Out‑of‑state$7,427
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 135

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, WI 3.2 miles from Milwaukee BOC Score 74.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,070
Avg net price $22,453/yr
Tuition
In‑state$50,480
Out‑of‑state$50,480
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 4.4 miles from Milwaukee BOC Score 55.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,990
Avg net price $15,014/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin artificial intelligence page.


Artificial Intelligence Wages Near Milwaukee

Milwaukee is part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area (BLS area code 33340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Computer and Information Research ScientistN/AWI statewide
Data Scientist$104,710Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$108,060
Software Developer$123,730Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$127,688
Computer Systems Analyst$102,120Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$105,387

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Milwaukee at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population569,756Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,888Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited artificial intelligence schools are near Milwaukee, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering artificial intelligence programs near Milwaukee. The closest is Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee, WI (2.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ottawa University-Milwaukee (7.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying artificial intelligence roles near Milwaukee?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying artificial intelligence-related roles near Milwaukee are: Software Developer ($123,730), Data Scientist ($104,710), Computer Systems Analyst ($102,120). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Wauwatosa instead of Milwaukee?

Wauwatosa, WI is 3.4 miles from Milwaukee and has its own set of local artificial intelligence programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Milwaukee an affordable place to study artificial intelligence?

Milwaukee’s median household income of $51,888 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milwaukee while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Milwaukee

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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.