University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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Best Online Computer Science Programs in La Crosse, WI (2026)
La Crosse, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. La Crosse has a population of about 51,791. Median household income is $53,803 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $141,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Computer Science Schools to La Crosse
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near La Crosse. Distances are calculated from La Crosse city center.
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 La Crosse. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Western Technical College
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Minnesota State College Southeast
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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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Northeast Iowa Community College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin computer science page.
Computer Science Wages Near La Crosse
La Crosse is part of the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area (BLS area code 29100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $102,110 | La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $111,231 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,360 | La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $110,414 |
| Computer Network Architect | $125,010 | La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $136,176 |
| Database Administrator | $100,020 | WI statewide | $108,954 |
| Database Architect | $137,810 | WI statewide | $150,120 |
| Information Security Analyst | $106,190 | La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $115,675 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $75,740 | La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $82,505 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $58,130 | La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $63,322 |
| Web Developer | $90,630 | WI statewide | $98,725 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $95,340 | WI statewide | $103,856 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $141,100 | La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $153,704 |
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.
La Crosse at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,791 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $53,803 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Computer Science-related employment in La Crosse County | 789 workers, 65 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other La Crosse-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs
- Winona, MN – 27.0 mi away (30,208 pop)
- Rochester, MN – 63.6 mi away (114,976 pop)
- Eau Claire, WI – 70.1 mi away (106,681 pop)
- Wisconsin Rapids, WI – 79.9 mi away (28,406 pop)
- Austin, MN – 87.8 mi away (25,105 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited computer science schools are near La Crosse, WI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near La Crosse. The closest is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse, WI (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northeast Iowa Community College (55.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying computer science roles near La Crosse?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near La Crosse are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($141,100), Database Architect ($137,810), Computer Network Architect ($125,010). 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 Winona instead of La Crosse?
Winona, MN is 27.0 miles from La Crosse and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is La Crosse an affordable place to study computer science?
La Crosse’s median household income of $53,803 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in La Crosse 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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Data verified: June 11, 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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