Best Computer Engineering Schools Near Wausau, WI (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Wausau, Wisconsin is home to about 39,893 residents. Median household income is $61,877 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning computer engineering-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $131,720 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Engineering Schools to Wausau

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer engineering programs near Wausau, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Wausau 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 Wausau. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, WI 111.4 miles from Wausau
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,378
Avg net price $16,210/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI 111.9 miles from Wausau
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,303
Avg net price $11,008/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI 130.9 miles from Wausau
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,792
Avg net price $17,354/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 246

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI 145.9 miles from Wausau
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
47.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,075
Avg net price $36,201/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 156.9 miles from Wausau
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.0 BOC Score
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: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 157.9 miles from Wausau
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,257
Avg net price $31,487/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,170
Out‑of‑state$51,170
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, WI 158.0 miles from Wausau
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
74.0 BOC Score
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: 28

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI 159.6 miles from Wausau
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,760
Avg net price $16,032/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Engineering Wages Near Wausau

Wausau is part of the Wausau, WI metro area (BLS area code 48140). 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 Hardware Engineer$83,670WI statewide$90,259
Electronics Engineer$93,710WI statewide$101,090
Software Developer$98,650Wausau, WI$106,419
Computer Network Architect$131,720WI statewide$142,093

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.

Wausau at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,893Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,877Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying computer engineering roles near Wausau?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer engineering-related roles near Wausau are: Computer Network Architect ($131,720), Software Developer ($98,650), Electronics Engineer ($93,710). 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 Stevens Point instead of Wausau?

Stevens Point, WI is 30.6 miles from Wausau and has its own set of local computer engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Wausau an affordable place to study computer engineering?

Wausau’s median household income of $61,877 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wausau 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 Wausau

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Wausau:

Data verified: August 31, 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.

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