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Cybersecurity training in Wisconsin

20 cybersecurity programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

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

Information security analysts protect an organization's computer networks and systems. Most have a bachelor's degree in a computer field and work experience, though some start with a high school diploma plus industry training and certifications, and many employers prefer certified candidates.1 In Wisconsin, 7 of the 20 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 18 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much does cybersecurity training cost in Wisconsin?

$3,970 to $9,732 is what most cybersecurity programs in Wisconsin cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 20 programs with a price. All of them: $1,395 to $11,210

In the typical program

Finished the program
32%
Working 6 months later
75%
Earned a year, estimated
about $39,400
Length
38 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 cybersecurity training. How these figures are made

Is there free cybersecurity training in Wisconsin?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

Cybersecurity training in Milwaukee, Madison, Kenosha and other Wisconsin cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 5 more programs are in 5 other areas and 8 online.

All 20 cybersecurity programs in Wisconsin approved for WIOA funding

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20 programs

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT- Cybersecurity Specialist

    Madison Area Technical College

    Madison

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Madison Area Technical College, Madison · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,000
    Price if you pay yourself$9,718

    9 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, IT- Cybersecurity Specialist at Madison Area Technical College
    More details about IT- Cybersecurity Specialist at Madison Area Technical College
    Finished
    37%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,261
    Length
    64 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    646
    a year, estimated
    $41,000
    price
    $9,718
    trained with WIOA funding
    9

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    IT - Cybersecurity Specialist

    Gateway Technical College

    Kenosha

    No diploma needed

    Gateway Technical College, Kenosha · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$32,800
    Price if you pay yourself$10,745
    Program website, IT - Cybersecurity Specialist at Gateway Technical College
    More details about IT - Cybersecurity Specialist at Gateway Technical College
    Finished
    21%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,200
    Length
    70 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    582
    a year, estimated
    $32,800
    price
    $10,745

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    IT-Cybersecurity Specialist

    Waukesha County Technical College

    Pewaukee

    No diploma needed

    Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$41,000
    Price if you pay yourself$9,250

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, IT-Cybersecurity Specialist at Waukesha County Technical College
    More details about IT-Cybersecurity Specialist at Waukesha County Technical College
    Finished
    33%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,243
    Length
    64 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    547
    a year, estimated
    $41,000
    price
    $9,250
    trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT Information Systems Security Specialist

    Milwaukee Area Technical College

    Milwaukee

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,700
    Price if you pay yourself$9,152
    Program website, IT Information Systems Security Specialist at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    More details about IT Information Systems Security Specialist at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    Finished
    23%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,934
    Length
    64 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,010
    Students counted
    504
    a year, estimated
    $39,700
    price
    $9,152

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT-Security Technologist Associate Degree

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

    Green Bay

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,200
    Price if you pay yourself$9,242

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, IT-Security Technologist Associate Degree at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    More details about IT-Security Technologist Associate Degree at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    Finished
    39%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,050
    Length
    104 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,100
    Students counted
    308
    a year, estimated
    $40,200
    price
    $9,242
    trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Information Systems Security Specialist

    Fox Valley Technical College

    Appleton

    No diploma needed

    Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,400
    Price if you pay yourself$9,472

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Information Systems Security Specialist at Fox Valley Technical College
    More details about Information Systems Security Specialist at Fox Valley Technical College
    Finished
    54%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,840
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,250
    Students counted
    234
    a year, estimated
    $39,400
    price
    $9,472
    trained with WIOA funding
    5

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)OnlineNo diploma needed

    IT - Cybersecurity Specialist

    Northcentral Technical College

    Based in Wausau, WI

    No diploma needed

    Northcentral Technical College, based in Wausau, WI · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,400
    Price if you pay yourself$10,227

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about IT - Cybersecurity Specialist at Northcentral Technical College
    Finished
    28%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,852
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    226
    a year, estimated
    $39,400
    price
    $10,227
    trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    IT - Cybersecurity Specialist

    Moraine Park Technical College

    Fond du Lac

    Education and courses

    Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$38,800
    Price if you pay yourself$9,649
    Program website, IT - Cybersecurity Specialist at Moraine Park Technical College
    More details about IT - Cybersecurity Specialist at Moraine Park Technical College
    Finished
    43%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,688
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    216
    a year, estimated
    $38,800
    price
    $9,649

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    IT - Information Systems Security Specialist

    Mid-State Technical College

    Wisconsin Rapids

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,500
    Price if you pay yourself$9,773
    Program website, IT - Information Systems Security Specialist at Mid-State Technical College
    More details about IT - Information Systems Security Specialist at Mid-State Technical College
    Finished
    29%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,619
    Length
    64 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,456
    Students counted
    135
    a year, estimated
    $34,500
    price
    $9,773

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    IT-Cybersecurity Specialist

    Lakeshore Technical College

    Cleveland

    No diploma needed

    Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$35,000
    Price if you pay yourself$9,696
    Program website, IT-Cybersecurity Specialist at Lakeshore Technical College
    More details about IT-Cybersecurity Specialist at Lakeshore Technical College
    Finished
    30%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,746
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $171
    Students counted
    77
    a year, estimated
    $35,000
    price
    $9,696

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    IT - Cybersecurity Specialist

    Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

    Fennimore

    No diploma needed

    Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Fennimore · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,210
    Program website, IT - Cybersecurity Specialist at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
    More details about IT - Cybersecurity Specialist at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    68 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    14
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $11,210

  • Security certification exam prepOnlineEducation and courses

    Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division

    Based in Menasha, WI

    Education and courses

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division, based in Menasha, WI · Security certification exam prep · Online · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,395
    Program website, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division
    More details about Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,395

  • Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education

    Based in River Falls, WI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education, based in River Falls, WI · Security certification exam prep · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,545
    Program website, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    More details about Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,545

  • Security certification exam prepOnlineEducation and courses

    CompTIA™ Security+ Certification Training

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division

    Based in Menasha, WI

    Education and courses

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division, based in Menasha, WI · Security certification exam prep · Online · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,895
    Program website, CompTIA™ Security+ Certification Training at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division
    More details about CompTIA™ Security+ Certification Training at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,895

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Information Security Training (Vouchers Included)

    University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education

    Based in Kenosha, WI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education, based in Kenosha, WI · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,295
    Program website, Information Security Training (Vouchers Included) at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
    More details about Information Security Training (Vouchers Included) at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    38 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,295

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Information Security Training (Vouchers Included)

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education

    Based in River Falls, WI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education, based in River Falls, WI · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,445
    Program website, Information Security Training (Vouchers Included) at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    More details about Information Security Training (Vouchers Included) at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    38 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,445

  • CompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education

    Based in River Falls, WI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education, based in River Falls, WI · CompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,145
    Program website, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    More details about CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ 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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,145

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridAssociate's degree

    IT - Cybersecurity Analyst

    Chippewa Valley Technical College

    Eau Claire

    Associate's degree

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,206
    Program website, IT - Cybersecurity Analyst at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    More details about IT - Cybersecurity Analyst at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $71
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,206

  • CompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CompTIA Cert Training: ITF+ A+ Network+ Security+

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education

    Based in River Falls, WI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education, based in River Falls, WI · CompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,045
    Program website, CompTIA Cert Training: ITF+ A+ Network+ Security+ at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    More details about CompTIA Cert Training: ITF+ A+ Network+ Security+ 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, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,045

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Information Techology - Cybersecurity Specialist

    Northwood Technical College

    Rice Lake

    No diploma needed

    Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,337
    Program website, Information Techology - Cybersecurity Specialist at Northwood Technical College
    More details about Information Techology - Cybersecurity Specialist at Northwood Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,337

How to pay for cybersecurity training in Wisconsin

WIOA funding can pay for cybersecurity training in Wisconsin

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.4

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).5

Financial aid and grants for cybersecurity training

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 cybersecurity training

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.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: Cybersecurity training in Wisconsin

programs with a price cost under $3,000
3 of 20
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
31st of 32
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
5 of 12
cybersecurity programs here, against the typical state's 12
20 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the cybersecurity training 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).

Where the Wisconsin cybersecurity program numbers come from

Which Wisconsin cybersecurity programs are on this list?

These are the cybersecurity 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 Wisconsin cybersecurity program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some cybersecurity programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Other training in Wisconsin

Sources for the facts about cybersecurity training in Wisconsin

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Information Security Analysts
  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 and 680.310: career services before training, 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