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2023 Best Value Construction Trades Schools in Wisconsin

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

3 Colleges
$4,569 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$45,598 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Construction Trades School for You

Construction Trades is the #36 most popular major in Wisconsin with 30 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Construction Trades Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Wisconsin to see which programs offered the best value experiences for construction trades students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Construction Trades Schools in Wisconsin

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for construction trades majors pursuing a .

Best Wisconsin Schools for Affordable Quality in Construction Trades

$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Chippewa Valley Technical College the best value school in Wisconsin for construction trades students. CVTC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at CVTC are $4,568 a year. After completing their degree, construction trades graduates from CVTC carry an average student debtload of $6,267.

Full Construction Trades at Chippewa Valley Technical College Report

$4,571 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 3 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Southwest Tech are $4,571 a year. After completing their degree, construction trades graduates from Southwest Tech carry an average student debtload of $5,500.

Full Construction Trades at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Report

$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Moraine Park Technical College is a great value for construction trades students. Located in the small city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Moraine Park Technical College are $4,568 per year. The average amount in student loans that construction trades majors at Moraine Park Technical College take out is $4,000.

Read full report on Construction Trades at Moraine Park Technical College

Best Value Construction Trades Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value Construction Trades Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 748
Michigan 133
Ohio 24
Illinois 267

Construction Trades Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Electrical & Power Transmission Installers 23,527
Building Management & Inspection 4,511
Carpentry 3,273
Plumbing & Water Supply 2,617
Construction 1,435
Masonry 274
Other Construction 157

Related Major Annual Graduates
Personal & Culinary Services 130,328
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 96,336
Precision Production 52,913
Transportation & Materials Moving 29,084

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.

  • 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 the rest 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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