Best Online Computer Science Programs in Mount Pleasant, WI (2026)

Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Mount Pleasant has a population of about 27,694. Median household income is $90,189 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $139,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Mount Pleasant

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Mount Pleasant. Distances are calculated from Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, WI 7.6 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score56.0
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#2

Herzing University-Kenosha

Kenosha, WI 9.6 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score31.8
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#3

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, WI 22.9 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score52.5
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#4

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, WI 22.9 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score74.0
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#5

Ottawa University-Milwaukee

Brookfield, WI 24.7 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score50.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant is part of the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area (BLS area code 39540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$101,220Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI$105,438
Computer Systems Analyst$94,340Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI$98,271
Computer Network Architect$131,720WI statewide$137,208
Database Administrator$100,020WI statewide$104,188
Database Architect$137,810WI statewide$143,552
Information Security Analyst$101,550WI statewide$105,781
Computer Network Support Specialist$81,010WI statewide$84,385
Computer User Support Specialist$55,940Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI$58,271
Web Developer$90,630WI statewide$94,406
Web and Digital Interface Designer$95,340WI statewide$99,312
Computer and Information Systems Manager$139,360Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI$145,167

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.


Mount Pleasant at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,694Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$90,189Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Racine County310 workers, 86 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Mount Pleasant, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Mount Pleasant. The closest is Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, WI (7.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ottawa University-Milwaukee (24.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Mount Pleasant?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Mount Pleasant are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($139,360), Database Architect ($137,810), Computer Network Architect ($131,720). 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 Racine instead of Mount Pleasant?

Racine, WI is 3.9 miles from Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant an affordable place to study computer science?

Mount Pleasant’s median household income of $90,189 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant

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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.