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2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin

12 Schools Ranked
$9,711 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$15,691 Avg Student Debt

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 12 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones had the most popular online associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Herzing University - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
197 Total Awards
$12,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,896 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Herzing University - Madison to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Wisconsin. Herzing University - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 197 associate degrees to qualified students.

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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,896 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
478 Total Awards
$3,791 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,408 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 12 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Northcentral Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Wausau, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school handed out 478 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $3,791 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Central Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,512. Associate Degree recipients from North Central Technical College accumulate an average of $9,408 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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220 Total Awards
$4,571 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,841 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a small public school located in Fennimore, Wisconsin that handed out 220 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Wisconsin who attend Southwest Tech full time pay an average of $4,571 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,731. On average, associate degree students take out $10,841 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 35% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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948 Total Awards
$4,814 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,597 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 12 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. NWTC is a public institution located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 948 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,814 in tuition and fees if they attend NWTC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,965. On average, associate degree students take out $15,597 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

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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#5

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
1,009 Total Awards
$4,826 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,433 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 associate degree. Located in Appleton, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 1,009 associate degree 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,977. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,433 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 31% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#6

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
450 Total Awards
$4,641 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,604 Avg Student Debt

Moraine Park Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 450 students in 2021-2022.

Students from Wisconsin who attend Moraine Park Technical College full time pay an average of $4,641 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,793. Associate Degree recipients from Moraine Park Technical College accumulate an average of $12,604 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 42% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#7

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
1,366 Total Awards
$4,607 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,344 Avg Student Debt

Madison Area Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 1,366 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

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. Associate Degree recipients from Madison College accumulate an average of $17,344 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

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.

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#8

Herzing University - Brookfield

Brookfield, Wisconsin
10 Total Awards
$12,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,093 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Herzing University - Brookfield did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Herzing University - Brookfield is a private not-for-profit institution located in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 10 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,750 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Brookfield. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Herzing University - Brookfield accumulate an average of $25,093 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
654 Total Awards
$4,766 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,800 Avg Student Debt

Gateway Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Gateway Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Kenosha, Wisconsin that handed out 654 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Gateway Technical College is $4,766. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,917. Associate Degree recipients from Gateway Technical College accumulate an average of $15,800 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

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

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#10

Herzing University - Kenosha

Kenosha, Wisconsin
6 Total Awards
$12,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,093 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Herzing University - Kenosha did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and it awarded 6 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Herzing University - Kenosha, expect to pay an average of $12,750 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Herzing University - Kenosha accumulate an average of $25,093 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin
7 Total Awards
$33,062 Average Tuition & Fees

Concordia University, Wisconsin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Mequon, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 7 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

Concordia University, Wisconsin does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $33,062. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#12

Rasmussen University - Wisconsin

Green Bay, Wisconsin
171 Total Awards
$13,208 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,089 Avg Student Debt

Rasmussen University - Wisconsin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is a private for-profit institution located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 171 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is $13,208. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Wisconsin accumulate an average of $21,089 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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