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Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin

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. Southwest Tech is a public institution located in Fennimore, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 204 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southwest Tech is $4,571. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,731. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Southwest Tech accumulate an average of $6,120 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Southwest Tech. In 2020-2021 about 35% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Report

#2

Chippewa Valley Technical College

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

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Chippewa Valley Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. CVTC is a public institution located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 500 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Wisconsin who attend CVTC full time pay an average of $4,642 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,793. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CVTC accumulate an average of $10,592 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at CVTC. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Chippewa Valley Technical College Report

#3

Madison Area Technical College

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

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Madison Area Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 633 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,607 in tuition and fees if they attend Madison College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,812. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Madison College accumulate an average of $12,509 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Madison College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Moraine Park Technical College

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

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Moraine Park Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Moraine Park Technical College is located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 338 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,641 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Moraine Park Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,793. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,789 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Moraine Park Technical College. 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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fox Valley Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. FVTC is a public institution located in Appleton, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 694 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,826 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FVTC. Those students who come from outside the state 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 2020-2021 about 31% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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 a small public school situated in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It awarded 209 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Western Technical College is $4,636. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,788. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,075 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Western Technical College. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Western Technical College Report

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

With a ranking of #7, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 745 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,814 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NWTC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,965. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,467 in student loans.

Online courses are available at NWTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 41% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#8

Northcentral Technical College

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

With a ranking of #8, Northcentral Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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.

Students from Wisconsin who attend North Central Technical College full time pay an average of $3,791 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state 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.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at North Central Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Blackhawk Technical College

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

Blackhawk Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Janesville, Wisconsin, the small public school handed out 87 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at BTC is $4,642. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,793. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,415 in loans while pursuing 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

With a ranking of #10, Waukesha County Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 400 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,571 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WCTC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,722. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from WCTC accumulate an average of $9,072 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at WCTC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 22% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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 ranked #11 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. WITC is a small public school situated in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. It awarded 477 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from WITC accumulate an average of $8,643 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

WITC 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 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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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. Mid-State is located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 208 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mid-State is $4,760. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,850. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Mid-State accumulate an average of $6,780 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Mid-State 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 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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

Gateway Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school handed out 272 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,766 in tuition and fees if they attend Gateway Technical College full time. 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.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Gateway Technical College. In fact, around 36% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#14

Lakeshore Technical College

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

Lakeshore Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. LTC is a public institution located in Cleveland, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 238 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LTC is $4,303. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,326. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,744 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at LTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Lakeshore Technical College Report

#15

Milwaukee Area Technical College

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

Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 575 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MATC is $4,867. 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.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MATC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.

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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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