Cybersecurity training in Wisconsin
21 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 21 programs take students without a high school diploma, 10 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 3 ask for earlier courses first and 1 asks for an associate degree.
By kind, the 21 programs here are cybersecurity (associate degree, 11 programs), cybersecurity certificate or diploma (5 programs), security certification exam prep (3 programs) and CompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+, 2 programs).
See the 21 programsHow much does cybersecurity training cost in Wisconsin?
- Two-year degrees (11 programs)
- $9,361 to $10,282most of them, usually 64 to 68 weeks long
- Other cybersecurity programs (10 programs)
- $2,245 to $4,483most of them, usually 26 to 52 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
- 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
All 21 cybersecurity programs in Wisconsin approved for WIOA funding
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IT- Cybersecurity Specialist
Madison Area Technical College
Madison
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,000Price if you pay yourself$9,7189 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, IT- Cybersecurity Specialist at Madison Area Technical CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,718
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 9
IT - Cybersecurity Specialist
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,800Price if you pay yourself$10,745Program website, IT - Cybersecurity Specialist at Gateway Technical CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,745
IT-Cybersecurity Specialist
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,000Price if you pay yourself$9,2504 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, IT-Cybersecurity Specialist at Waukesha County Technical CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,250
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
IT Information Systems Security Specialist
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,700Price if you pay yourself$9,152Program website, IT Information Systems Security Specialist at Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,152
IT-Security Technologist Associate Degree
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,200Price if you pay yourself$9,2423 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, IT-Security Technologist Associate Degree at Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,242
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Information Systems Security Specialist
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$39,400Price if you pay yourself$9,4725 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Information Systems Security Specialist at Fox Valley Technical CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,472
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
IT - Cybersecurity Specialist
Northcentral Technical College
Based in Wausau, WI
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$39,400Price if you pay yourself$10,2273 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,227
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
IT - Cybersecurity Specialist
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$38,800Price if you pay yourself$9,649Program website, IT - Cybersecurity Specialist at Moraine Park Technical CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $38,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,649
IT - Information Systems Security Specialist
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,500Price if you pay yourself$9,773Program website, IT - Information Systems Security Specialist at Mid-State Technical CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,773
IT-Cybersecurity Specialist
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$35,000Price if you pay yourself$9,696Program website, IT-Cybersecurity Specialist at Lakeshore Technical CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,696
IT Digital Forensics Analyst
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,100Price if you pay yourself$4,576Program website, IT Digital Forensics Analyst at Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMore details about IT Digital Forensics Analyst at Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 59%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,786
- Length
- 32 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,505
- Students counted
- 41
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,576
IT - Cybersecurity Specialist
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$11,210Program website, IT - Cybersecurity Specialist at Southwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,210
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division
Based in Menasha, WI
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,395Program website, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education DivisionMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,395
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
Based in River Falls, WI
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,545Program website, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing EducationMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,545
CompTIA™ Security+ Certification Training
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division
Based in Menasha, WI
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,895Program website, CompTIA™ Security+ Certification Training at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education DivisionMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,895
Information Security Training (Vouchers Included)
University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
Based in Kenosha, WI
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,295Program website, Information Security Training (Vouchers Included) at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing EducationMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,295
Information Security Training (Vouchers Included)
University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
Based in River Falls, WI
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,445Program website, Information Security Training (Vouchers Included) at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing EducationMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,445
CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+
University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
Based in River Falls, WI
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,145Program website, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing EducationMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,145
IT - Cybersecurity Analyst
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire
Accredited school
Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,206Program website, IT - Cybersecurity Analyst at Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,206
CompTIA Cert Training: ITF+ A+ Network+ Security+
University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
Based in River Falls, WI
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,045Program website, CompTIA Cert Training: ITF+ A+ Network+ Security+ at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing EducationMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,045
Information Techology - Cybersecurity Specialist
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,337Program website, Information Techology - Cybersecurity Specialist at Northwood Technical CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,337
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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 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 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.
Quick facts: Cybersecurity training in Wisconsin
- programs with a price cost under $5,000
- 8 of 21
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 33rd of 33
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 5 of 12
- cybersecurity programs here, against the typical state's 14
- 21 vs 14
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).
Cybersecurity training in Milwaukee, Madison, Kenosha and other Wisconsin cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 5 more programs are in 5 other areas and 8 online.
Other training in Wisconsin
How cybersecurity training compares with the rest of computers and IT: IT certification programs in Wisconsin
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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 the prices and results of Wisconsin cybersecurity 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 cybersecurity training in Wisconsin
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Information Security Analysts
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- 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)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- 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