Best Online Computer Science Programs in Watertown, WI (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Watertown, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Watertown has a population of about 22,873. Median household income is $68,333 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $160,140 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Watertown

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

#1

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, WI 0.7 miles from Watertown BOC Score45.0
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#2

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI 23.8 miles from Watertown BOC Score67.1
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#3

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, WI 25.2 miles from Watertown BOC Score62.3
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#4

Herzing University-Madison

Madison, WI 28.6 miles from Watertown BOC Score35.8
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#5

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, WI 30.6 miles from Watertown BOC Score59.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Watertown

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide)
Software Developer$122,660
Computer Systems Analyst$100,440
Computer Network Architect$131,720
Database Administrator$100,020
Database Architect$137,810
Information Security Analyst$101,550
Computer Network Support Specialist$81,010
Computer User Support Specialist$58,810
Web Developer$90,630
Web and Digital Interface Designer$95,340
Computer and Information Systems Manager$160,140

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.

Watertown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,873Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,333Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Jefferson County173 workers, 33 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Watertown, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Watertown. The closest is Maranatha Baptist University in Watertown, WI (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Madison Area Technical College (30.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Wisconsin?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Wisconsin are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($160,140), Database Architect ($137,810), Computer Network Architect ($131,720). Wages for Watertown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fort Atkinson instead of Watertown?

Fort Atkinson, WI is 19.2 miles from Watertown 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 Watertown an affordable place to study computer science?

Watertown’s median household income of $68,333 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Watertown 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 Watertown

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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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