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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin

45 Schools Ranked
$6,668 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$10,671 Avg Student Debt

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.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
575 Total Awards
$4,867 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,467 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Milwaukee Area Technical College the most popular school in Wisconsin for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This fairly large public school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 575 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,867 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MATC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,018. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,467 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 34% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you 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.

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745 Total Awards
$4,814 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,467 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Green Bay, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 745 students in 2021-2022.

Students from Wisconsin who attend NWTC full time pay an average of $4,814 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,965. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,467 in student loans. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NWTC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 41% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#3

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
500 Total Awards
$4,642 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,592 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Chippewa Valley Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and it awarded 500 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Wisconsin who attend CVTC full time pay an average of $4,642 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,793. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,592 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.

CVTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
694 Total Awards
$4,826 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,922 Avg Student Debt

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. FVTC is a public institution located in Appleton, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 694 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,826 in tuition and fees if they attend FVTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,977. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,922 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since FVTC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 31% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, Wisconsin
400 Total Awards
$4,571 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,072 Avg Student Debt

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. WCTC is a medium-sized public school situated in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 400 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,072 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 25% 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 22% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
633 Total Awards
$4,607 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,509 Avg Student Debt

Madison Area 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 #6 on the list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 633 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,607 in tuition and fees if they attend Madison College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,812. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Madison College accumulate an average of $12,509 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Shell Lake, Wisconsin
477 Total Awards
$8,643 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. WITC is a small public school situated in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. It awarded 477 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from WITC accumulate an average of $8,643 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WITC. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#8

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
338 Total Awards
$4,641 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,789 Avg Student Debt

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. This small public school is located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and it awarded 338 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,641 in tuition and fees if they attend Moraine Park Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,793. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,789 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

Moraine Park 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 42% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#9

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
272 Total Awards
$4,766 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,210 Avg Student Debt

Gateway Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Kenosha, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 272 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Gateway Technical College is $4,766. Out-of-state students 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.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Gateway Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 36% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Fennimore, Wisconsin
204 Total Awards
$4,571 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,120 Avg Student Debt

Southwest Wisconsin 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 #10 on the list. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a small public school located in Fennimore, Wisconsin that handed out 204 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Wisconsin who attend Southwest Tech full time pay an average of $4,571 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,731. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,120 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.

Southwest Tech 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 35% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Lakeshore Technical College

Cleveland, Wisconsin
238 Total Awards
$4,303 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,744 Avg Student Debt

Lakeshore Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. LTC is a small public school situated in Cleveland, Wisconsin. It awarded 238 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,303 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LTC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,326. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,744 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at LTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Western Technical College

La Crosse, Wisconsin
209 Total Awards
$4,636 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,075 Avg Student Debt

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. Western Technical College is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 209 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $4,636 in tuition and fees if they attend Western Technical College full time. Out-of-state students 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#13

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
208 Total Awards
$4,760 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,780 Avg Student Debt

Mid-State 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 #13 on the list. Mid-State is a small public school situated in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,780 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students 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.

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#14

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
191 Total Awards
$3,791 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,429 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Northcentral Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Wausau, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 191 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,791 in tuition and fees if they attend North Central Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,512. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,429 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at North Central Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Herzing University - Brookfield

Brookfield, Wisconsin
53 Total Awards
$12,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,805 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Brookfield 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 #15 on the list. Located in Brookfield, Wisconsin, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 53 undergraduate certificate 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 - Brookfield. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,805 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

Herzing University - Brookfield does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Nicolet Area Technical College

Rhinelander, Wisconsin
96 Total Awards
$4,642 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,311 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Nicolet Area Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Nicolet Area Technical College is a public institution located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 96 undergraduate certificates 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,962. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Nicolet Area Technical College accumulate an average of $8,311 in student debt by the time they complete 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 Nicolet Area Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#17

Herzing University - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
284 Total Awards
$12,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,805 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Madison came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 284 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 - Madison. 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 $17,805 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Herzing University - Madison does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#18

Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
54 Total Awards
$19,362 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,167 Avg Student Debt

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 small private not-for-profit school located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin that handed out 54 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa is $19,362. 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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,167 in student loans. 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. 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.

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#19

Blackhawk Technical College

Janesville, Wisconsin
87 Total Awards
$4,642 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,415 Avg Student Debt

Blackhawk Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Janesville, Wisconsin, the small public school handed out 87 undergraduate certificate 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. 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.

One thing to take note of is that BTC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.

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#20

Herzing University - Kenosha

Kenosha, Wisconsin
72 Total Awards
$12,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,843 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Kenosha landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Herzing University - Kenosha is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It awarded 72 undergraduate certificates 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,843 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Herzing University - Kenosha. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.

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#21

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
61 Total Awards
$7,799 Avg Student Debt

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. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

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31 Total Awards
$10,527 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #22, The Salon Professional Academy - Appleton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. TSPA - Appleton is a private for-profit institution located in Appleton, Wisconsin. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 31 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,527 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#23

VICI Beauty School

Greenfield, Wisconsin
57 Total Awards
$7,811 Avg Student Debt

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.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,811 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

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#24

Empire Beauty School-Green Bay

Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin
27 Total Awards
$11,894 Avg Student Debt

Empire Beauty School-Green Bay ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, and it awarded 27 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,894 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

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#25

Paul Mitchell the School Milwaukee

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
27 Total Awards

With a ranking of #25, Paul Mitchell the School Milwaukee did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Paul Mitchell the School Milwaukee is a very small private for-profit school situated in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. It awarded 27 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 63% 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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