Trade and career programs at Moraine Park Technical College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 297 | $35,654 | $52,401 | $3,500 |
| Welding | Certificate | 145 | $44,776 | $57,861 | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 90 | $52,464 | $58,488 | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 86 | $68,297 | $63,254 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 68 | $41,986 | $40,852 | $6,475 |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 44 | $25,406 | n/a | n/a |
| Truck driving (CDL) | Certificate | 43 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 36 | $57,471 | $58,445 | $8,872 |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 33 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 21 | n/a | $37,463 | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | $47,282 | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Moraine Park Technical College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $4,932 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $15,601 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $9,785 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $6,819 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $6,679 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,236 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,229 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,412 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 55% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 79% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $51,655 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $7,000 in federal student loans.
- 19% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Moraine Park Technical College cost?
Tuition and fees are $4,932 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $9,785 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at Moraine Park Technical College?
55% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Moraine Park Technical College graduates earn?
Electrician certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $68,297 one year after finishing.
Is Moraine Park Technical College accredited?
Moraine Park Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee: $5,360 a year
- Madison Area Technical College, Madison: $5,103 a year
- Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton: $4,980 a year
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay: $5,137 a year
- Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee: $4,952 a year
- Gateway Technical College, Kenosha: $5,108 a year
More: all trade schools in Wisconsin · Moraine Park Technical College on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.