2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin
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The Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 23 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for trade school students.
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Our 2023 rankings named Ottawa University - Milwaukee the best school in Wisconsin for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and it awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Ottawa University - Milwaukee is $12,676. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,339 in student loans.
Ottawa University - Milwaukee does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - River Falls. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. UW - River Falls is located in River Falls, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,300 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW - River Falls is $8,135. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,128. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,247 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UW - River Falls. In 2020-2021 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Stout is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,317 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW - Stout is $9,663. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,930. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,948 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UW - Stout. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the very small public school awarded 112 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,141 in loans while pursuing their degree.
UWM Flexible Option is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is a fairly large public school located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin that handed out 2,315 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $8,914 in tuition and fees if they attend UW - Eau Claire full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,627. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,634 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that UW - Eau Claire does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 2,139 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,232 in tuition and fees if they attend UW - La Crosse full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,051. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW - La Crosse accumulate an average of $20,591 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UW - La Crosse. During the 2020-2021 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. UW - Platteville is located in Platteville, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,415 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Students from Wisconsin who attend UW - Platteville full time pay an average of $7,862 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,800. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW - Platteville accumulate an average of $21,287 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at UW - Platteville, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 30% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. UW - Whitewater is a public institution located in Whitewater, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,187 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW - Whitewater is $7,864. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,039. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,074 in loans while pursuing their degree.
UW - Whitewater 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. UW - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 9,741 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Students from Wisconsin who attend UW - Madison full time pay an average of $10,796 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $39,427. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,315 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UW - Madison. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 31% took at least some of their classes online.
Viterbo University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. La Crosse, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 404 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Viterbo, expect to pay an average of $31,150 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,799 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Viterbo does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.
Cardinal Stritch University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Cardinal Stritch is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 185 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Cardinal Stritch is $35,444. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,922 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cardinal Stritch. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 28% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Marquette University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Marquette University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 2,470 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Marquette, expect to pay an average of $46,670 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,073 in student loans.
Marquette does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 21% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Carroll University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Carroll U is located in Waukesha, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 641 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $36,190 to cover tuition and fees at Carroll U. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,306 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Carroll U, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 26% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,371 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend UW - Green Bay full time pay an average of $7,873 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,091. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,627 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at UW - Green Bay, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Herzing University - Madison landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 237 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Herzing University - Madison does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,750. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Herzing University - Madison accumulate an average of $31,838 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Herzing University - Madison does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Marian University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 276 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $30,000 to cover tuition and fees at Marian. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Marian accumulate an average of $22,889 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Marian does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 19% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is a large public school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 3,936 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend UWM full time pay an average of $9,620 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,485. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UWM accumulate an average of $24,040 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UWM. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.
Concordia University, Wisconsin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in Mequon, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 607 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,062 to cover tuition and fees at Concordia University, Wisconsin. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,613 in student loans.
Concordia University, Wisconsin 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is a very small private for-profit school located in Green Bay, Wisconsin that handed out 24 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is $13,208. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,981 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Rasmussen University - Wisconsin does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. UW - Stevens Point is located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,521 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $8,376 in tuition and fees if they attend UW - Stevens Point full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,080. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,125 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UW - Stevens Point does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #21, Edgewood College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 375 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,324 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Edgewood. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 12% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh ranked #22 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school awarded 1,837 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,795 in tuition and fees if they attend UW Oshkosh full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,368. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,133 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UW Oshkosh. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 34% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #23, University of Wisconsin - Parkside did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 787 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW - Parkside is $7,466. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,736. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,585 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UW - Parkside does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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*These averages are for the top 23 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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