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2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 16 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.
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Top Trade Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin
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Our 2023 rankings named Southwest Wisconsin Technical College the best school in Wisconsin for trade school students working on their associate degree. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a small public school located in Fennimore, Wisconsin that handed out 220 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southwest Tech is $4,571. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,731. On average, associate degree students take out $10,841 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southwest Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 35% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Herzing University - Madison. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 197 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Herzing University - Madison is $12,750. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $23,896 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Herzing University - Madison. In 2020-2021 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Western Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Wisconsin. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 624 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend Western Technical College full time pay an average of $4,636 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,788. Associate Degree recipients from Western Technical College accumulate an average of $15,730 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Western Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Madison Area Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Madison College is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,366 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,607 in tuition and fees if they attend Madison College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,812. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,344 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Madison College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Chippewa Valley Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school handed out 796 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend CVTC full time pay an average of $4,642 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,793. Associate Degree recipients from CVTC accumulate an average of $16,093 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
CVTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northcentral Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. North Central Technical College is a public institution located in Wausau, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 478 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Central Technical College is $3,791. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,512. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,408 in student loans.
North Central Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Waukesha County Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. WCTC is located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 641 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WCTC is $4,571. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,722. Associate Degree recipients from WCTC accumulate an average of $17,845 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at WCTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 22% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Fox Valley Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. FVTC is a public institution located in Appleton, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,009 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FVTC is $4,826. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,977. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,433 in student loans.
FVTC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 31% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school awarded 948 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,814 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NWTC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,965. Associate Degree recipients from NWTC accumulate an average of $15,597 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NWTC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 41% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Moraine Park Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 450 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,641 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Moraine Park Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,793. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,604 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Moraine Park Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 42% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #11, Blackhawk Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Janesville, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 221 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,642 in tuition and fees if they attend BTC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,793. On average, associate degree students take out $12,545 in loans while pursuing their degree.
BTC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 45% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Gateway Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Kenosha, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 654 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,766 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Gateway Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,917. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,800 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Gateway Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 36% took at least some of their classes online.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. WITC is a public institution located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 340 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $11,381 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at WITC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Lakeshore Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Cleveland, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 270 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,303 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LTC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,326. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,782 in student loans.
Online courses are available at LTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Mid-State Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 239 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,760 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mid-State. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,850. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,482 in student loans.
Mid-State does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Milwaukee Area Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. MATC is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,217 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,867 in tuition and fees if they attend MATC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,018. Associate Degree recipients from MATC accumulate an average of $16,866 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MATC. In 2020-2021 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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