2023 Best Value Trade School Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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 Value Trade School Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Wisconsin to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for trade school students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin
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Our analysis found University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex to be the best value school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Wisconsin. UWM Flexible Option is a very small public school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 112 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UWM Flexible Option are $6,750 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $24,141 in student debt by the time they complete 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.
UWM Flexible Option also made our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list, coming in at #4.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - River Falls. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree 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.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW - River Falls are $16,128 a year. 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
UW - River Falls not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list.
Out of the 23 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s value ranking, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Whitewater, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school awarded 2,187 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW - Whitewater are $17,039 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,074 in student loans.
UW - Whitewater does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Platteville. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. This medium-sized public school is located in Platteville, Wisconsin, and it awarded 1,415 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Platteville are $16,800 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,287 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at UW - Platteville, 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, 30% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. This fairly large public school is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and it awarded 2,315 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW - Eau Claire are $17,627 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,634 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UW - Eau Claire does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
UW - Eau Claire did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list.
University of Wisconsin - Stout landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,317 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Stout are $17,930 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,948 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UW - Stout. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.
UW - Stout also made our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list, coming in at #3.
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree trade school programs. La Crosse, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,139 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW - La Crosse are $18,051 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,591 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UW - La Crosse. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. UW - Green Bay is a public institution located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,371 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW - Green Bay are $16,091 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,627 in loans while pursuing their degree.
UW - Green Bay does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
Ottawa University - Milwaukee ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. 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 for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Ottawa University - Milwaukee are $12,676 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,339 in student loans.
Ottawa University - Milwaukee does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Ottawa University - Milwaukee not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list.
University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. UW - Madison is a large public school situated in Madison, Wisconsin. It awarded 9,741 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW - Madison are $39,427 a year. 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 31% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 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.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Stevens Point are $17,080 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,125 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UW - Stevens Point. In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree trade school programs. UW Oshkosh is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,837 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW Oshkosh are $15,368 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,133 in student loans.
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 - Milwaukee landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree trade school programs. 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 tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UWM are $21,485 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school 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.
With a ranking of #13, University of Wisconsin - Parkside did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW - Parkside is a small public school situated in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It awarded 787 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
UW - Parkside undergraduate students pay an average of $15,736 in tuition and fees each year. 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. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. 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.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Rasmussen University - Wisconsin are $13,208 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $28,981 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Herzing University - Madison ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Herzing University - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 237 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Herzing University - Madison undergraduate students pay an average of $12,750 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,838 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Herzing University - Madison. During the 2020-2021 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Viterbo University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Viterbo University is a small private not-for-profit school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin that handed out 404 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Viterbo are $31,150 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,799 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Viterbo. In fact, around 50% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Cardinal Stritch University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 185 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cardinal Stritch are $35,444 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $31,922 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Cardinal Stritch, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 28% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Marian University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 276 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Marian are $30,000 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $22,889 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 Marian does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 19% took at least some of their classes online.
Concordia University, Wisconsin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 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 for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Concordia University, Wisconsin are $33,062 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $25,613 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 Concordia University, Wisconsin does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Carroll University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Carroll U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 641 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Carroll U are $36,190 a year. 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 26% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Edgewood College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 375 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Edgewood are $33,550 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,324 in loans while pursuing 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 12% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Marquette University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 2,470 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Marquette are $46,670 a year. 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 21% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
References
- 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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