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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
The Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 25 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
Most Popular Trade Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin
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Our 2023 rankings named Milwaukee Area Technical College the most popular school in Wisconsin for trade school students working on their associate degree. MATC is a fairly large public school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 1,217 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,867 in tuition and fees if they attend MATC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,018. Associate Degree recipients from MATC accumulate an average of $16,866 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
One thing to take note of is that MATC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. NWTC is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 948 associate degrees to qualified students.
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. On average, associate degree students take out $15,597 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
NWTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 41% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Western Technical College is a public institution located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 624 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend Western Technical College full time pay an average of $4,636 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,788. On average, associate degree students take out $15,730 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Western Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fox Valley Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Appleton, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 1,009 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend FVTC full time pay an average of $4,826 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state 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.
Online courses are available at FVTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 31% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent associate degree programs at Madison Area Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Wisconsin. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,366 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,607 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Madison College. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Madison College. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northcentral Technical College 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 #6 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Wausau, Wisconsin, and it awarded 478 associate degrees 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. Those students who come from outside the state 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.
One thing to take note of is that North Central Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.
Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. CVTC is a medium-sized public school situated in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It awarded 796 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CVTC is $4,642. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,793. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,093 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
One thing to take note of is that CVTC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.
Waukesha County Technical College 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 #8 on the list. Pewaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 641 students 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. On average, associate degree students take out $17,845 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at WCTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 22% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Gateway Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. This medium-sized public school is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and it awarded 654 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,766 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Gateway Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,917. On average, associate degree students take out $15,800 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Gateway Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 36% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Herzing University - Madison 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 #10 on the list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 197 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Herzing University - Madison does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,750. This amount may be reduced 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. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
Herzing University - Madison does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Moraine Park Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Moraine Park Technical College is a public institution located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 450 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Moraine Park Technical College is $4,641. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,793. On average, associate degree students take out $12,604 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
Lakeshore Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Cleveland, Wisconsin, the small public school handed out 270 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend LTC full time pay an average of $4,303 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,326. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,782 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at LTC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Fennimore, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 220 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend Southwest Tech full time pay an average of $4,571 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,731. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,841 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southwest Tech. In fact, around 35% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #14, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. WITC is located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 340 associate degrees to qualified students.
Associate Degree recipients from WITC accumulate an average of $11,381 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WITC. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Blackhawk Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Janesville, Wisconsin, the small public school handed out 221 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at BTC is $4,642. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,793. On average, associate degree students take out $12,545 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BTC. In fact, around 45% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Mid-State Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, the small public school handed out 239 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,760 in tuition and fees if they attend Mid-State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,850. On average, associate degree students take out $10,482 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mid-State. In 2020-2021 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 237 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa, expect to pay an average of $19,362 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa accumulate an average of $22,947 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa 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 44% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #18, Rasmussen University - Wisconsin did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the very small private for-profit school handed out 171 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,208 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Wisconsin. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $21,089 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Rasmussen University - Wisconsin does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Nicolet Area Technical College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 122 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,642 in tuition and fees if they attend Nicolet Area Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,962. Associate Degree recipients from Nicolet Area Technical College accumulate an average of $12,518 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Nicolet Area Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Herzing University - Brookfield ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Herzing University - Brookfield is located in Brookfield, Wisconsin and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 10 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Herzing University - Brookfield 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. 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.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Herzing University - Brookfield. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Milwaukee Career College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 23 students in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Milwaukee Career College accumulate an average of $17,415 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
Since Milwaukee Career College is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Herzing University - Kenosha landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Herzing University - Kenosha is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It awarded 6 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Herzing University - Kenosha 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 $25,093 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Online courses are available at Herzing University - Kenosha, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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 #23 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Mequon, Wisconsin, and it awarded 7 associate degrees 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.
Online courses are available at Concordia University, Wisconsin, 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, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
College of Menominee Nation ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Keshena, Wisconsin, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 13 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,200 to cover tuition and fees at CMN. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CMN. During the 2020-2021 year, about 19% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Hayward, Wisconsin, the very small public school awarded 35 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College, expect to pay an average of $6,030 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College. In 2020-2021 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 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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