Trade and career programs at Waukesha County 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 | 476 | $38,285 | $53,590 | $5,700 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 168 | $60,796 | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 143 | n/a | $62,722 | n/a |
| Truck driving (CDL) | Certificate | 101 | $57,961 | $67,820 | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 82 | n/a | $57,847 | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 62 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 51 | $27,777 | $35,835 | $5,500 |
| Plumbing | Certificate | 49 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 32 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 31 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 31 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 21 | n/a | $38,116 | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 13 | $72,101 | $66,027 | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 12 | $49,706 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 11 | n/a | $41,675 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Waukesha County Technical College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $4,952 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $16,793 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $11,014 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $11,011 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $8,522 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,615 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $16,793 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,293 |
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
- 57% 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).
- 78% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $51,528 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $9,500 in federal student loans.
- 12% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Waukesha County Technical College cost?
Tuition and fees are $4,952 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $11,014 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at Waukesha County Technical College?
57% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Waukesha County Technical College graduates earn?
Dental assisting and hygiene associate degree graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $72,101 one year after finishing.
Is Waukesha County Technical College accredited?
Waukesha County 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
- Gateway Technical College, Kenosha: $5,108 a year
- Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire: $4,953 a year
More: all trade schools in Wisconsin · Waukesha County 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.