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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.
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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. This fairly large public school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 1,217 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MATC is $4,867. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MATC. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a fairly large public school located in Green Bay, Wisconsin that handed out 948 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NWTC is $4,814. Out-of-state students 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.
One thing to take note of is that NWTC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 41% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The excellent associate degree programs at Western Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Wisconsin. Western Technical College is a small public school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin that handed out 624 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,636 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Western Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Western Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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. This fairly large public school is located in Appleton, Wisconsin, and it awarded 1,009 associate degrees 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. On average, associate degree students take out $11,433 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
FVTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 31% took at least some of their classes online.
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. Madison College is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,366 associate degrees 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. On average, associate degree students take out $17,344 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Madison College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northcentral Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. North Central Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Wausau, Wisconsin. 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #7, Chippewa Valley Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. CVTC is a public institution located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 796 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CVTC 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 $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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #8, Waukesha County Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school awarded 641 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,571 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WCTC. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
WCTC 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 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.
Students from Wisconsin who attend Gateway Technical College full time pay an average of $4,766 in tuition and fees. 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.
Gateway Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 36% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #10, Herzing University - Madison did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Herzing University - Madison is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Madison, Wisconsin. It awarded 197 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
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. On average, associate degree students take out $23,896 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Herzing University - Madison does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Moraine Park Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the small public school handed out 450 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend Moraine Park Technical College full time pay an average of $4,641 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,793. On average, associate degree students take out $12,604 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Moraine Park Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 42% took at least some of their classes online.
Lakeshore 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 #12 on the list. LTC is located in Cleveland, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 270 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LTC is $4,303. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,326. On average, associate degree students take out $9,782 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LTC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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. Located in Fennimore, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 220 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,571 in tuition and fees if they attend Southwest Tech full time. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southwest Tech. During the 2020-2021 year, about 35% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, the small public school handed out 340 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $11,381 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
One thing to take note of is that WITC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #15, Blackhawk Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Janesville, Wisconsin, the small public school handed out 221 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,642 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BTC. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that BTC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 45% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Mid-State Technical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 239 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend Mid-State full time pay an average of $4,760 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,850. On average, associate degree students take out $10,482 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Mid-State does offer online classes for certain majors. 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 located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 237 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $19,362 to cover tuition and fees at Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $22,947 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin 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.
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.
Online courses are available at Rasmussen 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, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Nicolet Area Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Nicolet Area Technical College is located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 122 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,642 in tuition and fees if they attend Nicolet Area Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,962. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,518 in student loans. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Nicolet Area Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Herzing University - Brookfield came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. 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 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. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Herzing University - Brookfield. 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 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 #21 on the list. 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.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,415 in student loans. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Milwaukee Career College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Herzing University - Kenosha ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Herzing University - Kenosha is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It awarded 6 associate degrees 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Herzing University - Kenosha does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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. 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.
If you want to attend Concordia University, Wisconsin, expect to pay an average of $33,062 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
Concordia University, Wisconsin does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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 came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Keshena, Wisconsin, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 13 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at CMN is $6,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CMN. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 19% took at least some of their classes online.
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.
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. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community 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 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%.
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