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.
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Our analysis found Milwaukee Area Technical College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Wisconsin. Milwaukee Area Technical College is a fairly large public school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,018. On average, associate degree students take out $16,866 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MATC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a fairly large public school located in Green Bay, Wisconsin that handed out 948 associate degrees 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. Associate Degree recipients from NWTC accumulate an average of $15,597 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
One thing to take note of is that NWTC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 41% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Western Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. 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.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Western Technical College is $4,636. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,788. Associate Degree recipients from Western Technical College accumulate an average of $15,730 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Western Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. 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 attend Fox Valley Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,977. On average, associate degree students take out $11,433 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
FVTC 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. 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.
Out of the 25 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Madison Area Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school awarded 1,366 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Madison College is $4,607. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,812. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,344 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Online courses are available at Madison College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
Northcentral Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Northcentral Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Wausau, Wisconsin that handed out 478 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Central Technical College is $3,791. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,512. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,408 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
North Central 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. 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 ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school handed out 796 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,642 in tuition and fees if they attend CVTC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,793. On average, associate degree students take out $16,093 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CVTC. 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 came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. WCTC is a medium-sized public school situated in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 641 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend WCTC full time pay an average of $4,571 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,722. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,845 in student loans. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WCTC. In 2020-2021 about 22% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #9, Gateway Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Kenosha, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 654 students 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 associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,800 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
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 2020-2021 about 36% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,750 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Madison. The school does not offer an in-state discount. 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.
Herzing University - Madison does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #11, Moraine Park Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Moraine Park Technical College is a small public school located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin that handed out 450 associate degrees 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,604 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lakeshore Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Lakeshore Technical College is a small public school located in Cleveland, Wisconsin that handed out 270 associate degrees 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. Associate Degree recipients from LTC accumulate an average of $9,782 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
One thing to take note of is that LTC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southwest Wisconsin 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 #13 on the list. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a small public school located in Fennimore, Wisconsin that handed out 220 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,571 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southwest Tech. 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. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southwest Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 35% took at least some of their classes online.
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 a public institution located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 340 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,381 in student loans. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at WITC, 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, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,793. Associate Degree recipients from BTC accumulate an average of $12,545 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BTC. In 2020-2021 about 45% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Mid-State Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 239 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mid-State is $4,760. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,850. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,482 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% 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 small private not-for-profit school situated in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. It awarded 237 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $19,362. 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 $22,947 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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 #18 on the list. Green Bay, Wisconsin is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 171 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Rasmussen University - Wisconsin, expect to pay an average of $13,208 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $21,089 in student loans. Around 93% of those degree recipients 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Nicolet Area 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 #19 on the list. Nicolet Area Technical College is a public institution located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 122 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend Nicolet Area Technical College full time pay an average of $4,642 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,962. On average, associate degree students take out $12,518 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Nicolet Area Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Herzing University - Brookfield ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade 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 associate degrees to 10 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Herzing University - Brookfield, 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 - 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Herzing University - Brookfield does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online 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 Career College is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 23 associate degrees to qualified students.
Associate Degree recipients from Milwaukee Career College accumulate an average of $17,415 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Milwaukee Career College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Herzing University - Kenosha landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Kenosha, Wisconsin is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 6 students in 2021-2022.
Herzing University - Kenosha 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 $25,093 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Herzing University - Kenosha does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.
Concordia University, Wisconsin landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Mequon, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 7 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Concordia University, Wisconsin is $33,062. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
Concordia University, Wisconsin does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #24, College of Menominee Nation 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 Keshena, Wisconsin, and it awarded 13 associate degrees 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. Of those students who received their degree, 54% 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 came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College is located in Hayward, Wisconsin and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 35 associate degrees to qualified students.
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,030. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
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*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%.
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