Best Online Technology Programs in Sun Prairie, WI (2026)

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Sun Prairie has a population of about 36,455. Median household income is $90,521 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Madison, WI metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $168,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Sun Prairie

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

#1

Herzing University-Madison

Madison, WI 3.9 miles from Sun Prairie BOC Score 35.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $22,327/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, WI 6.3 miles from Sun Prairie BOC Score 59.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 128

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI 11.3 miles from Sun Prairie BOC Score 86.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, WI 25.0 miles from Sun Prairie BOC Score 45.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,593
Avg net price $26,005/yr
Tuition
In‑state$21,550
Out‑of‑state$21,550
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI 34.1 miles from Sun Prairie BOC Score 67.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ottawa University-Milwaukee

Brookfield, WI 57.5 miles from Sun Prairie BOC Score 50.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Herzing University-Brookfield

Brookfield, WI 57.6 miles from Sun Prairie BOC Score 46.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $20,514/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI 67.1 miles from Sun Prairie BOC Score 47.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Technology Wages Near Sun Prairie

Sun Prairie 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$130,630Madison, WI$134,255
Information Security Analyst$104,110Madison, WI$106,999
Computer Network Architect$135,490Madison, WI$139,250
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$91,580Madison, WI$94,121
Computer Network Support Specialist$90,400Madison, WI$92,909
Computer User Support Specialist$59,590Madison, WI$61,244
Web Developer$83,500Madison, WI$85,817
Computer and Information Systems Manager$168,900Madison, WI$173,587

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.


Sun Prairie at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population36,455Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$90,521Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+50.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Dane County24,351 workers, 1,260 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Sun Prairie, WI?

Accredited schools offering technology programs near Sun Prairie are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Sun Prairie?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Sun Prairie are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($168,900), Computer Network Architect ($135,490), Software Developer ($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 Sun Prairie?

Madison, WI is 10.6 miles from Sun Prairie and has its own set of local technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Sun Prairie an affordable place to study technology?

Sun Prairie’s median household income of $90,521 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.