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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. Brookfield, Wisconsin is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 40 students 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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Ottawa University - Milwaukee accumulate an average of $22,339 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 Ottawa University - Milwaukee does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - River Falls. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. UW - River Falls is a medium-sized public school situated in River Falls, Wisconsin. It awarded 1,300 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend UW - River Falls full time pay an average of $8,135 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,128. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,247 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at UW - River Falls, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 23 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Stout landed the # 3 spot on the list. University of Wisconsin - Stout is a medium-sized public school located in Menomonie, Wisconsin that handed out 1,317 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW - Stout is $9,663. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
UW - Stout 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 61% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 23 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex landed the # 4 spot on the list. 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.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,141 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out UWM Flexible Option. Every 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.
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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW - Eau Claire accumulate an average of $20,634 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that UW - Eau Claire does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school awarded 2,139 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students 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. Out-of-state students 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.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UW - La Crosse. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW - Platteville is $7,862. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,800. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,287 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that UW - Platteville does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 30% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 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 #8 on the list. Whitewater, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,187 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,864 in tuition and fees if they attend UW - Whitewater full time. 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.
One thing to take note of is that UW - Whitewater does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Wisconsin - Madison came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a large public school located in Madison, Wisconsin that handed out 9,741 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,315 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UW - Madison does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 31% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #10, Viterbo University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Viterbo is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 404 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
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.
Depending on your major, you may be able 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 landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 185 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $35,444 to cover tuition and fees at Cardinal Stritch. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,922 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cardinal Stritch. In fact, around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class 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 don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $46,670 to cover tuition and fees at Marquette. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,073 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students 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.
The average tuition and fees at Carroll U is $36,190. 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 $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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 26% took at least some of their classes online.
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. UW - Green Bay is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,371 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $7,873 in tuition and fees if they attend UW - Green Bay full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,091. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,627 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UW - Green Bay. During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Herzing University - Madison landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 237 bachelor’s degree awards 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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Herzing University - Madison accumulate an average of $31,838 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 Herzing University - Madison does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Marian University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 276 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Marian does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $30,000. 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 $22,889 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Marian. In 2020-2021 about 19% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 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 #17 on the list. UWM is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3,936 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $9,620 in tuition and fees if they attend UWM full time. Those students who come from outside the state 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.
Depending on your major, you 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 small private not-for-profit school located in Mequon, Wisconsin that handed out 607 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Concordia University, Wisconsin, expect to pay an average of $33,062 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 $25,613 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Concordia University, Wisconsin does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin ranked #19 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Green Bay, Wisconsin is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 24 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,208 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Wisconsin. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Wisconsin accumulate an average of $28,981 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students 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.
With a ranking of #20, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW - Stevens Point is a medium-sized public school situated in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. It awarded 1,521 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $8,376 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UW - Stevens Point. Out-of-state students 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.
Online courses are available at UW - Stevens Point, 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 57% took at least some of their classes online.
Edgewood College 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 #21 on the list. Edgewood is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Madison, Wisconsin. It awarded 375 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,324 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Edgewood. In 2020-2021 about 12% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Oshkosh, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,837 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,795 in tuition and fees if they attend UW Oshkosh full time. 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.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UW Oshkosh. 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. Kenosha, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 787 students 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. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,585 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UW - Parkside. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
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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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