Best Software Development Schools Near Superior, WI (2026)

Superior, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering software development programs, with tuition ranging from $4,738 to $41,778 per year for indexed programs. Superior has a population of about 668. Median household income is $66,875 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Duluth, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning software development-related role is Software Developer at a median $103,500 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Software Development Schools to Superior

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software development programs near Superior, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Superior 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 Superior. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Northwood Technical College

Rice Lake, WI 85.4 miles from Superior BOC Score 66.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,406
Avg net price $8,989/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, WI 134.2 miles from Superior BOC Score 61.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,297
Avg net price $12,285/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 100

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Nicolet Area Technical College

Rhinelander, WI 147.9 miles from Superior BOC Score 55.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,643
Avg net price $8,255/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, WI 166.4 miles from Superior BOC Score 57.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,925
Avg net price $10,303/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, WI 194.1 miles from Superior BOC Score 56.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,253
Avg net price $10,873/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,002
Out‑of‑state$7,171
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI 203.0 miles from Superior BOC Score 56.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,303
Avg net price $11,008/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, WI 241.9 miles from Superior BOC Score 67.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,684
Avg net price $11,407/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,040
Out‑of‑state$7,283
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Green Bay, WI 243.6 miles from Superior BOC Score 62.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,553
Avg net price $9,918/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Software Development Wages Near Superior

Superior is part of the Duluth, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 20260). 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$103,500Duluth, MN-WI$116,554
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$89,400WI statewide$100,676
Computer ProgrammerN/AWI statewide
Computer Systems Analyst$103,250Duluth, MN-WI$116,273

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.


Superior at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population668Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,875Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited software development schools are near Superior, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering software development programs near Superior. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Superior in Superior, WI (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Gogebic Community College (92.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying software development roles near Superior?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying software development-related roles near Superior are: Software Developer ($103,500), Computer Systems Analyst ($103,250), Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester ($89,400). 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 Duluth instead of Superior?

Duluth, MN is 6.4 miles from Superior and has its own set of local software development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Superior an affordable place to study software development?

Superior’s median household income of $66,875 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Superior 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 Superior

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

Data verified: August 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.