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