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2023 Best Trade Schools in Wisconsin

31 Schools Ranked
$42,241 Average Earnings
$23,452 Avg Student Debt

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Our analysis looked at 31 schools in Wisconsin to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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Top Trade Schools in Wisconsin

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#1

University of Wisconsin - Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin
1,737 Total Awards

Our analysis found University of Wisconsin - Stout to be the best school for trade school students in Wisconsin. Located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,737 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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132 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 132 students in 2021-2022.

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#3

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
3,030 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is a fairly large public school located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin that handed out 3,030 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#4

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

La Crosse, Wisconsin
2,551 Total Awards

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school awarded 2,551 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#5

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
3,280 Total Awards

Out of the 31 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Madison Area Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Madison Area Technical College is a fairly large public school located in Madison, Wisconsin that handed out 3,280 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#6

Viterbo University

La Crosse, Wisconsin
951 Total Awards

Viterbo University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #6 on the list. Viterbo University is a small private not-for-profit school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin that handed out 951 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#7

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
3,757 Total Awards

Marquette University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #7 on the list. Marquette is a private not-for-profit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,757 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#8

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
1,719 Total Awards

Moraine Park Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #8 on the list. This small public school is located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and it awarded 1,719 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#9

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
3,648 Total Awards

Fox Valley Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. Fox Valley Technical College is a fairly large public school located in Appleton, Wisconsin that handed out 3,648 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#10

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
2,576 Total Awards

Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. CVTC is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,576 degrees to qualified students.

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#11

Herzing University - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
1,016 Total Awards

Herzing University - Madison ranked #11 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 1,016 students in 2021-2022.

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#12

Carroll University

Waukesha, Wisconsin
893 Total Awards

With a ranking of #12, Carroll University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. Carroll U is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Waukesha, Wisconsin. It awarded 893 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#13

Blackhawk Technical College

Janesville, Wisconsin
795 Total Awards

Blackhawk Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Janesville, Wisconsin, the small public school handed out 795 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#14

Rasmussen University - Wisconsin

Green Bay, Wisconsin
303 Total Awards

Rasmussen University - Wisconsin landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is a very small private for-profit school situated in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It awarded 303 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#15

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Fennimore, Wisconsin
668 Total Awards

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #15 on the list. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a small public school located in Fennimore, Wisconsin that handed out 668 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#16

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Green Bay, Wisconsin
1,823 Total Awards

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay ranked #16 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,823 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#17

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Shell Lake, Wisconsin
1,764 Total Awards

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 1,764 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#18

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Green Bay, Wisconsin
3,012 Total Awards

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. Green Bay, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 3,012 students in 2021-2022.

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#19

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
382 Total Awards

Marian University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, and it awarded 382 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#20

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
2,240 Total Awards

Northcentral Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Wausau, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 2,240 students in 2021-2022.

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#21

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
5,987 Total Awards

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee ranked #21 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is a large public school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 5,987 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#22

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
2,683 Total Awards

With a ranking of #22, Gateway Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. Kenosha, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 2,683 students in 2021-2022.

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#23

Western Technical College

La Crosse, Wisconsin
1,316 Total Awards

Western Technical College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Western Technical College is a small public school situated in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It awarded 1,316 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#24

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin
1,431 Total Awards

Concordia University, Wisconsin ranked #24 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Concordia University, Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mequon, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,431 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#25

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin
1,894 Total Awards

With a ranking of #25, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. UW - Stevens Point is located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,894 degrees to qualified students.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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