Best Data Science Schools Near Fitchburg, WI (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fitchburg, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering data science 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 data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $155,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Fitchburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data science 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

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI 6.3 miles from Fitchburg
  • 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

#2

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

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#3

Beloit College

Beloit, WI 38.9 miles from Fitchburg
  • 4 year
55.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,260
Avg net price $21,526/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

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

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#5

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 78.3 miles from Fitchburg
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI 78.4 miles from Fitchburg
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

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

#8

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI 85.1 miles from Fitchburg
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
47.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,950
Avg net price $26,565/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,750
Out‑of‑state$38,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science 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)
Data Scientists $106,680 WI statewide $109,640
Statisticians $107,860 Madison, WI $110,853
Operations Research Analysts $75,650 Madison, WI $77,749
Software Developers $130,630 Madison, WI $134,255
Actuaries $135,330 Madison, WI $139,085
Database Architects $155,160 Madison, WI $159,466
Computer Systems Analysts $100,550 Madison, WI $103,340
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $67,990 Madison, WI $69,877

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Fitchburg, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near Fitchburg. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, WI (6.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Waukesha County Technical College (59.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying data science roles near Fitchburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Fitchburg are: Database Architects ($155,160), Actuaries ($135,330), Software Developers ($130,630). 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 data science 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 data science?

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 5, 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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