Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Fitchburg, WI (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fitchburg, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Fitchburg has a population of about 31,566. Median household income is $85,420 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Madison, WI metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $168,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Fitchburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Fitchburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg. 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

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, WI 10.6 miles from Fitchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,413
Avg net price $14,238/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI 36.1 miles from Fitchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,356
Avg net price $14,158/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI 56.5 miles from Fitchburg
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI 82.9 miles from Fitchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,129
Avg net price $11,772/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI 84.2 miles from Fitchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,548
Avg net price $14,305/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 102

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, WI 107.3 miles from Fitchburg
  • 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

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#7

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Green Bay, WI 130.6 miles from Fitchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,528
Avg net price $13,369/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI 180.2 miles from Fitchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,084
Avg net price $17,490/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Fitchburg

Fitchburg is part of the Madison, WI metro area (BLS area code 31540). 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)
Information Security Analyst $104,110 Madison, WI $106,999
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $91,580 Madison, WI $94,121
Computer Network Architect $135,490 Madison, WI $139,250
Computer Systems Analyst $100,550 Madison, WI $103,340
Computer and Information Systems Manager $168,900 Madison, WI $173,587
Computer Network Support Specialist $90,400 Madison, WI $92,909
Computer User Support Specialist $59,590 Madison, WI $61,244

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.

Fitchburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,566 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $85,420 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 57.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 97.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Dane County 6,582 workers, 880 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Fitchburg, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Fitchburg. The closest is Madison Area Technical College in Madison, WI (10.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rasmussen University-Illinois (54.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Fitchburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Fitchburg are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($168,900), Computer Network Architect ($135,490), Information Security Analyst ($104,110). 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 Madison instead of Fitchburg?

Madison, WI is 6.8 miles from Fitchburg and has its own set of local cybersecurity programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Fitchburg an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Fitchburg’s median household income of $85,420 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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