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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 45 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Wisconsin
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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 undergraduate certificate in Wisconsin. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school awarded 575 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,867 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MATC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,018. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,467 in student loans. Around 34% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at MATC, 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, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Out of the 45 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school awarded 745 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend NWTC full time pay an average of $4,814 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,965. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,467 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NWTC. 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 Chippewa Valley Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Chippewa Valley Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin that handed out 500 undergraduate certificates 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CVTC accumulate an average of $10,592 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CVTC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 45 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Fox Valley Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Appleton, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 694 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,826 in tuition and fees if they attend FVTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,977. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from FVTC accumulate an average of $7,922 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that FVTC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 31% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 45 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Waukesha County Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school handed out 400 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,571 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WCTC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,722. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,072 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 25% 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.
Madison Area Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school awarded 633 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,509 in student loans. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Madison 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 fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, the small public school handed out 477 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from WITC accumulate an average of $8,643 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Moraine Park Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Moraine Park Technical College is a public institution located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 338 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend Moraine Park Technical College full time pay an average of $4,641 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,793. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,789 in student loans. Around 53% of those degree recipients 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.
Gateway Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school handed out 272 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend Gateway Technical College full time pay an average of $4,766 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,917. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,210 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Gateway Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 36% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Southwest Tech is located in Fennimore, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 204 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,120 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southwest Tech. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 35% took at least some of their classes online.
Lakeshore Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. This small public school is located in Cleveland, Wisconsin, and it awarded 238 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend LTC full time pay an average of $4,303 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,326. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from LTC accumulate an average of $6,744 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
LTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #12, Western Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. La Crosse, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 209 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend Western Technical College full time pay an average of $4,636 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,788. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,075 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Western Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Mid-State Technical College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Mid-State is a public institution located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 208 undergraduate certificates 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,780 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Mid-State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
Northcentral Technical College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. North Central Technical College is located in Wausau, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 191 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,791 in tuition and fees if they attend North Central Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,512. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,429 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at North Central Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Herzing University - Brookfield ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and it awarded 53 undergraduate certificates 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,805 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
Herzing University - Brookfield 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 76% took at least some of their classes online.
Nicolet Area Technical College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Nicolet Area Technical College is a small public school located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin that handed out 96 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend Nicolet Area Technical College full time pay an average of $4,642 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,962. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,311 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients 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 fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Herzing University - Madison came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 284 undergraduate certificate 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,805 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Herzing University - Madison. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 54 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa accumulate an average of $15,167 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.
Blackhawk Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Janesville, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 87 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,642 in tuition and fees if they attend BTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,793. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from BTC accumulate an average of $6,415 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.
BTC 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 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Herzing University - Kenosha came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and it awarded 72 undergraduate certificates 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 - Kenosha. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,843 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
Herzing University - Kenosha does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The Institute of Beauty and Wellness did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the very small private for-profit school handed out 61 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,799 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
The Salon Professional Academy - Appleton ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Appleton, Wisconsin is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 31 students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,527 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
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With a ranking of #23, VICI Beauty School did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This very small private for-profit school is located in Greenfield, Wisconsin, and it awarded 57 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,811 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
Empire Beauty School-Green Bay did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. Empire Beauty School-Green Bay is a very small private for-profit school located in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin that handed out 27 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,894 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Paul Mitchell the School Milwaukee came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, the very small private for-profit school handed out 27 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
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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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