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2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin

15 Schools Ranked
$4,603 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$10,671 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 15 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students.

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Top Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Wisconsin

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204 Total Awards
$4,571 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,120 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Southwest Wisconsin Technical College to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Wisconsin. Located in Fennimore, Wisconsin, the small public school handed out 204 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,571 in tuition and fees if they attend Southwest Tech full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,731. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,120 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southwest Tech. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 35% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#2

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
500 Total Awards
$4,642 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,592 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chippewa Valley Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate 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 500 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $4,642 in tuition and fees if they attend CVTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,793. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,592 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that CVTC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#3

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
633 Total Awards
$4,607 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,509 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 15 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Madison Area Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Madison College is located in Madison, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 633 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Madison College is $4,607. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,812. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,509 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Madison College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Madison Area Technical College Report

#4

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
338 Total Awards
$4,641 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,789 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moraine Park Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the small public school handed out 338 undergraduate certificate awards 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,789 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Moraine Park Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 42% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#5

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
694 Total Awards
$4,826 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,922 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Fox Valley Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Appleton, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 694 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,826 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FVTC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,977. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,922 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since FVTC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 31% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Fox Valley Technical College Report

#6

Western Technical College

La Crosse, Wisconsin
209 Total Awards
$4,636 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,075 Avg Student Debt

Western Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Western Technical College is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 209 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $4,636 in tuition and fees if they attend Western Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,788. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Western Technical College accumulate an average of $10,075 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Western Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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745 Total Awards
$4,814 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,467 Avg Student Debt

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. NWTC is a fairly large public school situated in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It awarded 745 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,814 in tuition and fees if they attend NWTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,965. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,467 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NWTC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 41% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
191 Total Awards
$3,791 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,429 Avg Student Debt

Northcentral Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. North Central Technical College is a public institution located in Wausau, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 191 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,791 in tuition and fees if they attend North Central Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,512. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,429 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.

Full Northcentral Technical College Report

#9

Blackhawk Technical College

Janesville, Wisconsin
87 Total Awards
$4,642 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,415 Avg Student Debt

Blackhawk Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. BTC is a public institution located in Janesville, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 87 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at BTC is $4,642. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,793. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from BTC accumulate an average of $6,415 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BTC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, Wisconsin
400 Total Awards
$4,571 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,072 Avg Student Debt

Waukesha County Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. WCTC is a public institution located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 400 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,571 in tuition and fees if they attend WCTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,722. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,072 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WCTC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 22% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Waukesha County Technical College Report

#11

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Shell Lake, Wisconsin
477 Total Awards
$8,643 Avg Student Debt

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Shell Lake, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 477 students in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from WITC accumulate an average of $8,643 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 WITC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
208 Total Awards
$4,760 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,780 Avg Student Debt

Mid-State Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, the small public school handed out 208 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mid-State is $4,760. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,850. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,780 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Mid-State does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Mid-State Technical College Report

#13

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
272 Total Awards
$4,766 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,210 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Gateway Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school handed out 272 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Gateway Technical College is $4,766. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,917. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,210 in student loans.

Gateway Technical College 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 36% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Gateway Technical College Report

#14

Lakeshore Technical College

Cleveland, Wisconsin
238 Total Awards
$4,303 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,744 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Lakeshore Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Cleveland, Wisconsin, the small public school handed out 238 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,303 in tuition and fees if they attend LTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,326. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,744 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LTC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
575 Total Awards
$4,867 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,467 Avg Student Debt

Milwaukee Area Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 575 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,867 in tuition and fees if they attend MATC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,018. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,467 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at MATC. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Milwaukee Area Technical College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 15 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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