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Coding and software development courses in Wisconsin

30 coding and software programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

18 schools offer these software development programs, and Wisconsin has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Computer programmers write, change and test the code that makes software and apps work. Most have a bachelor's degree, but some employers hire people with other training or experience in specific programming languages, and programmers can get certified in a language.1

In Wisconsin, 14 of the 30 programs take students without a high school diploma, 14 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 30 programs here are programming or software development (associate degree, 14 programs), software or app development certificate (7 programs), web development course (3 programs), coding bootcamp (2 programs), and 4 more of 3 other kinds.

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How much do coding and software development courses cost in Wisconsin?

Certificates and short courses (14 programs)
$2,668 to $7,206most of them, usually 31 to 52 weeks long
Two-year degrees (14 programs)
$9,314 to $10,281most of them, usually 64 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
36%
Working 6 months later
71%
Earned a year, estimated
about $37,000
Length
48 to 64 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Wisconsin may also offer coding and software development courses. How these figures are made

Are there free coding and software development courses in Wisconsin?

All 30 coding and software programs in Wisconsin approved for WIOA funding

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30 programs

  • Web development courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT- Web Software Developer

    Madison Area Technical College

    Madison

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Madison Area Technical College, MadisonWeb development course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,800
    Price if you pay yourself$9,626

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, IT- Web Software Developer at Madison Area Technical College
    More details about IT- Web Software Developer at Madison Area Technical College
    Finished
    37%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,189
    Length
    64 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    702
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,626
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    Program website, IT- Web Software Developer at Madison Area Technical College
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT Web & Software Developer

    Milwaukee Area Technical College

    Milwaukee

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Milwaukee Area Technical College, MilwaukeeProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,300
    Price if you pay yourself$9,152
    Program website, IT Web & Software Developer at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    More details about IT Web & Software Developer at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    Finished
    29%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,067
    Length
    64 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,010
    Students counted
    658
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,152
    Program website, IT Web & Software Developer at Milwaukee Area Technical College
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Software Developer

    Fox Valley Technical College

    Appleton

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Fox Valley Technical College, AppletonProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$37,800
    Price if you pay yourself$9,626
    Program website, Software Developer at Fox Valley Technical College
    More details about Software Developer at Fox Valley Technical College
    Finished
    53%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,459
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,329
    Students counted
    617
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,626
    Program website, Software Developer at Fox Valley Technical College
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT - Software Developer

    Chippewa Valley Technical College

    Eau Claire

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau ClaireProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,800
    Price if you pay yourself$9,878

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, IT - Software Developer at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    More details about IT - Software Developer at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,955
    Length
    64 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $392
    Students counted
    597
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,878
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, IT - Software Developer at Chippewa Valley Technical College
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    IT - Software Developer

    Gateway Technical College

    Kenosha

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Gateway Technical College, KenoshaProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$30,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,484
    Program website, IT - Software Developer at Gateway Technical College
    More details about IT - Software Developer at Gateway Technical College
    Finished
    28%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,650
    Length
    70 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    433
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,484
    Program website, IT - Software Developer at Gateway Technical College
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    IT-Web and Software Developer

    Waukesha County Technical College

    Pewaukee

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Waukesha County Technical College, PewaukeeProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$43,800
    Price if you pay yourself$9,691

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, IT-Web and Software Developer at Waukesha County Technical College
    More details about IT-Web and Software Developer at Waukesha County Technical College
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,958
    Length
    64 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    409
    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,691
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, IT-Web and Software Developer at Waukesha County Technical College
  • Software or app development certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT - Software Development Specialist

    Chippewa Valley Technical College

    Eau Claire

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau ClaireSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,600
    Price if you pay yourself$2,469

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, IT - Software Development Specialist at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    More details about IT - Software Development Specialist at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    Finished
    99%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,655
    Length
    16 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    292
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,469
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, IT - Software Development Specialist at Chippewa Valley Technical College
  • Software or app development certificateHybridNo diploma needed

    IT - Junior Developer

    Northcentral Technical College

    Wausau

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northcentral Technical College, WausauSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$28,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,359
    More details about IT - Junior Developer at Northcentral Technical College
    Finished
    27%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,023
    Length
    32 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    272
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,359
  • Web development courseHybridNo diploma needed

    IT - Web Programmer

    Gateway Technical College

    Kenosha

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Gateway Technical College, KenoshaWeb development course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$38,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,826
    Program website, IT - Web Programmer at Gateway Technical College
    More details about IT - Web Programmer at Gateway Technical College
    Finished
    26%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,532
    Length
    30 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    268
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,826
    Program website, IT - Web Programmer at Gateway Technical College
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    IT - Software Developer

    Northcentral Technical College

    Wausau

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northcentral Technical College, WausauProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$37,700
    Price if you pay yourself$10,897

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about IT - Software Developer at Northcentral Technical College
    Finished
    35%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,434
    Length
    64 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    239
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,897
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT - Web & Software Developer

    Western Technical College

    La Crosse

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Technical College, La CrosseProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,400
    Price if you pay yourself$10,177
    Program website, IT - Web & Software Developer at Western Technical College
    More details about IT - Web & Software Developer at Western Technical College
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,111
    Length
    75 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    214
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,177
    Program website, IT - Web & Software Developer at Western Technical College
  • Coding bootcampOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Full Stack Web Development (Coding) Boot Camp

    UW Extended Campus

    Based in Madison, WI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    UW Extended Campus, based in Madison, WICoding bootcampOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$60,600
    Price if you pay yourself$11,995
    Program website, Full Stack Web Development (Coding) Boot Camp at UW Extended Campus
    More details about Full Stack Web Development (Coding) Boot Camp at UW Extended Campus
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,161
    Length
    24 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    214
    Earned a year, estimated
    $60,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,995
    Program website, Full Stack Web Development (Coding) Boot Camp at UW Extended Campus
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    IT - Web Software Developer

    Gateway Technical College

    Kenosha

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Gateway Technical College, KenoshaProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$40,100
    Price if you pay yourself$10,315
    Program website, IT - Web Software Developer at Gateway Technical College
    More details about IT - Web Software Developer at Gateway Technical College
    Finished
    20%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,036
    Length
    56 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    204
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,315
    Program website, IT - Web Software Developer at Gateway Technical College
  • Programming program (level not stated)OnlineNo diploma needed

    IT-Web & Software Developer

    Lakeshore Technical College

    Based in Cleveland, WI

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lakeshore Technical College, based in Cleveland, WIProgramming program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$41,100
    Price if you pay yourself$9,612

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, IT-Web & Software Developer at Lakeshore Technical College
    More details about IT-Web & Software Developer at Lakeshore Technical College
    Finished
    35%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,280
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $371
    Students counted
    197
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,612
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, IT-Web & Software Developer at Lakeshore Technical College
  • Programming program (level not stated)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT - Software Developer

    Mid-State Technical College

    Wisconsin Rapids

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin RapidsProgramming program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,700
    Price if you pay yourself$9,717

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, IT - Software Developer at Mid-State Technical College
    More details about IT - Software Developer at Mid-State Technical College
    Finished
    29%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,166
    Length
    64 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $449
    Students counted
    190
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,717
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, IT - Software Developer at Mid-State Technical College
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    IT - Software Developer

    Moraine Park Technical College

    Fond du Lac

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du LacProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$35,500
    Price if you pay yourself$9,795
    Program website, IT - Software Developer at Moraine Park Technical College
    More details about IT - Software Developer at Moraine Park Technical College
    Finished
    35%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,884
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    181
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,795
    Program website, IT - Software Developer at Moraine Park Technical College
  • Software or app development certificateHybridNo diploma needed

    IT-Software Development Spec

    Waukesha County Technical College

    Pewaukee

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Waukesha County Technical College, PewaukeeSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$49,900
    Price if you pay yourself$2,643
    Program website, IT-Software Development Spec at Waukesha County Technical College
    More details about IT-Software Development Spec at Waukesha County Technical College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,480
    Length
    64 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    162
    Earned a year, estimated
    $49,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,643
    Program website, IT-Software Development Spec at Waukesha County Technical College
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Information Technology Web Software Developer

    Blackhawk Technical College

    Janesville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Blackhawk Technical College, JanesvilleProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,200
    Price if you pay yourself$5,784

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Information Technology Web Software Developer at Blackhawk Technical College
    More details about Information Technology Web Software Developer at Blackhawk Technical College
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,562
    Length
    64 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    146
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,784
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Information Technology Web Software Developer at Blackhawk Technical College
  • Software testing and QA courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Quality Analysis Program

    IT Expert System Inc

    Schaumburg, IL

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    IT Expert System Inc, Schaumburg, ILSoftware testing and QA course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Wisconsin; Wisconsin approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$43,500
    Price if you pay yourself$8,000
    Program website, Quality Analysis Program at IT Expert System Inc
    More details about Quality Analysis Program at IT Expert System Inc
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,866
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    106
    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,000
    Program website, Quality Analysis Program at IT Expert System Inc
  • Software or app development certificateHybridNo diploma needed

    IT-Software Development Specialist

    Northcentral Technical College

    Wausau

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northcentral Technical College, WausauSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$44,500
    Price if you pay yourself$4,359
    More details about IT-Software Development Specialist at Northcentral Technical College
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,131
    Length
    32 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    89
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,359
  • Software or app development certificateHybridNo diploma needed

    IT-Mobile Programmer

    Waukesha County Technical College

    Pewaukee

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Waukesha County Technical College, PewaukeeSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$48,000
    Price if you pay yourself$2,643
    Program website, IT-Mobile Programmer at Waukesha County Technical College
    More details about IT-Mobile Programmer at Waukesha County Technical College
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,000
    Length
    48 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    81
    Earned a year, estimated
    $48,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,643
    Program website, IT-Mobile Programmer at Waukesha County Technical College
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    IT - Mobile Applications Developer

    Moraine Park Technical College

    Fond du Lac

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du LacProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$31,900
    Price if you pay yourself$9,210
    Program website, IT - Mobile Applications Developer at Moraine Park Technical College
    More details about IT - Mobile Applications Developer at Moraine Park Technical College
    Finished
    41%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,985
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    69
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,210
    Program website, IT - Mobile Applications Developer at Moraine Park Technical College
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT Web Software Developer

    Nicolet College

    Based in Rhinelander, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Nicolet College, based in Rhinelander, WIProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,800
    Price if you pay yourself$8,936
    Program website, IT Web Software Developer at Nicolet College
    More details about IT Web Software Developer at Nicolet College
    Finished
    30%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,445
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,087
    Students counted
    46
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,936
    Program website, IT Web Software Developer at Nicolet College
  • Software or app development certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT Software Development Specialist

    Nicolet College

    Based in Rhinelander, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Nicolet College, based in Rhinelander, WISoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,400
    Price if you pay yourself$2,199
    Program website, IT Software Development Specialist at Nicolet College
    More details about IT Software Development Specialist at Nicolet College
    Finished
    35%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,103
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $414
    Students counted
    25
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,199
    Program website, IT Software Development Specialist at Nicolet College
  • Programming language or developer tool courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Oracle SQL PL/SQL + Python Developer + Java

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education

    Based in River Falls, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education, based in River Falls, WIProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,745
    Program website, Oracle SQL PL/SQL + Python Developer + Java at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    More details about Oracle SQL PL/SQL + Python Developer + Java at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,745
    Program website, Oracle SQL PL/SQL + Python Developer + Java at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
  • Web development courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Web Application Developer Plus

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education

    Based in River Falls, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education, based in River Falls, WIWeb development course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,145
    Program website, Web Application Developer Plus at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    More details about Web Application Developer Plus at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,145
    Program website, Web Application Developer Plus at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
  • Software or app development certificateHybridNo diploma needed

    IT-Mobile Programmer

    Northcentral Technical College

    Wausau

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northcentral Technical College, WausauSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,360
    More details about IT-Mobile Programmer at Northcentral Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,360
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    IT - Mobile Application Developer

    Northcentral Technical College

    Wausau

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northcentral Technical College, WausauProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,965
    More details about IT - Mobile Application Developer at Northcentral Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,965
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Information Technology - Web & Software Developer

    Northwood Technical College

    Rice Lake

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northwood Technical College, Rice LakeProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,318
    Program website, Information Technology - Web & Software Developer at Northwood Technical College
    More details about Information Technology - Web & Software Developer at Northwood Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 22 hours a week
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    None listed
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    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,318
    Program website, Information Technology - Web & Software Developer at Northwood Technical College
  • Coding bootcampOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Software Development Bootcamp

    Concordia University Wisconsin

    Based in Mequon, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Concordia University Wisconsin, based in Mequon, WICoding bootcamp · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,000
    Program website, Software Development Bootcamp at Concordia University Wisconsin
    More details about Software Development Bootcamp at Concordia University Wisconsin
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    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
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    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,000
    Program website, Software Development Bootcamp at Concordia University Wisconsin

How to pay for coding and software development courses in Wisconsin

WIOA funding can pay for coding and software development courses in Wisconsin

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for coding and software development courses

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for coding and software development courses

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Coding and software development courses in Wisconsin

programs with a price cost under $5,000
10 of 30
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
31st of 32
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
7 of 11
coding and software programs here, against the typical state's 12
30 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the coding and software development courses by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Coding and software development courses in Wausau, Milwaukee, Kenosha and other Wisconsin cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 5 more programs are in 5 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns and 7 online.

Other training in Wisconsin

How coding and software development courses compare with the rest of computers and IT: IT certification programs in Wisconsin

Where the Wisconsin software development program numbers come from

Which Wisconsin software development programs are on this list?

These are the software development programs Wisconsin approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Wisconsin offers.

How the prices and results of Wisconsin software development programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about coding and software development courses in Wisconsin

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer Programmers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List