2023 Most Popular Bachelor's 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 Bachelor's 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 33 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's 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 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Wisconsin. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the large public school awarded 3,936 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $9,620 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UWM. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,485. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,040 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UWM. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Stout is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, and it awarded 1,317 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,663 in tuition and fees if they attend UW - Stout full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,930. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,948 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.
Online courses are available at UW - Stout, 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 61% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Platteville helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin - Platteville is a medium-sized public school located in Platteville, Wisconsin that handed out 1,415 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $7,862 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UW - Platteville. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,800. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,287 in student loans. Around 36% of those degree recipients were women.
UW - Platteville does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 30% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. 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.
Students from Wisconsin who attend UW - La Crosse full time pay an average of $9,232 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,051. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,591 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UW - La Crosse. In fact, around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 33 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 2,315 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $8,914 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UW - Eau Claire. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,627. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,634 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
UW - Eau Claire 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 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This fairly large public school is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and it awarded 1,837 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $7,795 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UW Oshkosh. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,368. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW Oshkosh accumulate an average of $22,133 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 34% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #7, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW - Green Bay is a medium-sized public school situated in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It awarded 1,371 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $7,873 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UW - Green Bay. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,091. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW - Green Bay accumulate an average of $20,627 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UW - Green Bay 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.
With a ranking of #8, Marian University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Marian is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. It awarded 276 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Marian, expect to pay an average of $30,000 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,889 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Marian does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 19% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 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 in-state tuition and fees for students at UW - Whitewater is $7,864. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,039. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW - Whitewater accumulate an average of $22,074 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
UW - Whitewater does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
Carroll University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Waukesha, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 641 students in 2021-2022.
Carroll U does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $36,190. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,306 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Carroll U. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 26% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular 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.
Students from Wisconsin who attend UW - Stevens Point full time pay an average of $8,376 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,080. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW - Stevens Point accumulate an average of $21,125 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
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 - Milwaukee Flex came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. This very small public school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 112 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,141 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
Since UWM Flexible Option 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 - Madison came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. 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.
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 bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,838 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
Online courses are available at Herzing University - Madison, 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 99% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #14, Bellin College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 122 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Bellin College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $21,900. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Bellin College accumulate an average of $17,354 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Bellin College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 29% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Concordia University, Wisconsin landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Mequon, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 607 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree 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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,613 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Concordia University, Wisconsin. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Wisconsin - Madison came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 9,741 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend UW - Madison full time pay an average of $10,796 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $39,427. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,315 in student loans. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 31% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Wisconsin - Parkside landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. UW - Parkside is a public institution located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 787 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,466 in tuition and fees if they attend UW - Parkside full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,736. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,585 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
UW - Parkside 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 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Marquette University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Marquette is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 2,470 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Marquette is $46,670. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Marquette accumulate an average of $21,073 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Marquette. During the 2020-2021 year, about 21% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ottawa University - Milwaukee ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Ottawa University - Milwaukee is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Brookfield, Wisconsin. It awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,676 to cover tuition and fees at Ottawa University - Milwaukee. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Ottawa University - Milwaukee accumulate an average of $22,339 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
Online courses are available at Ottawa University - Milwaukee, 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 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Viterbo University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Viterbo is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 404 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Viterbo does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $31,150. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,799 in student loans. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Viterbo does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 50% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Cardinal Stritch University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade 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.
Cardinal Stritch does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $35,444. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cardinal Stritch accumulate an average of $31,922 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cardinal Stritch. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 28% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #22, University of Wisconsin - River Falls did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in River Falls, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,300 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW - River Falls is $8,135. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,128. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,247 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UW - River Falls does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Wisconsin - Superior did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. UW - Superior is a public institution located in Superior, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 449 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW - Superior is $8,167. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,740. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,139 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
UW - Superior does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Carthage College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Carthage is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 694 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,344 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Carthage. In 2020-2021 about 9% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #24, Herzing University - Kenosha did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and it awarded 173 bachelor’s 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 bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,260 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 84% 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. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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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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