35 trade schools · Wisconsin
Trade schools in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 35 trade schools in our data (16 public, 17 for-profit), and 45 schools in all, counting community colleges, offer certificate or associate programs in the trades we track. Median yearly tuition at trade schools here is $12,000.
Trade schools35
Public16
For-profit17
Median tuition$12,000
Median completion rate58%
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$41,766
Programs by trade in Wisconsin
Number of schools, including community colleges, with a certificate or associate program in each field.
Welding17 schoolsHVAC12 schoolsElectrician12 schoolsPlumbing10 schoolsCarpentry12 schoolsConstruction trades10 schoolsAuto and diesel mechanic16 schoolsHeavy equipment mechanic16 schoolsTruck driving (CDL)9 schoolsCosmetology and barbering27 schoolsCulinary arts14 schoolsMedical assistant22 schoolsLPN and CNA20 schoolsDental assisting and hygiene14 schoolsPhlebotomy and medical lab14 schoolsEMT, surgical tech and imaging20 schoolsMedical billing and coding24 schoolsMassage therapy9 schoolsParalegal13 schools
All 35 trade schools in Wisconsin
Schools that mostly award certificates. Click a heading to sort.
| School | Type | Students | Tuition (2025-26) | Avg net price | Completion rate | Earnings 10 yrs after entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Beauty ProfessionalsMadison | For-profit trade school | 53 | $29,439 | $31,073 | 85% | $35,215 |
| Academy of Beauty ProfessionalsGreen Bay | For-profit trade school | 64 | $5,263 | n/a | 88% | $35,215 |
| Blackhawk Technical CollegeJanesville | Public community or technical college | 2,488 | $4,361 | $10,514 | 35% | $43,971 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeEau Claire | Public community or technical college | 4,272 | $4,953 | $12,151 | 44% | $50,674 |
| East-West Healing Arts InstituteMadison | For-profit trade school | 72 | $13,450 | $63,694 | 80% | n/a |
| Empire Beauty School-Green BayAshwaubenon | For-profit trade school | 100 | $18,647 | $16,783 | 80% | $30,533 |
| Empire Beauty School-MilwaukeeMilwaukee | For-profit trade school | 111 | $18,182 | $17,280 | 48% | $30,533 |
| First Class Cosmetology SchoolBeloit | For-profit trade school | 92 | $19,900 | $12,471 | 79% | $24,478 |
| Fox Valley Technical CollegeAppleton | Public community or technical college | 5,825 | $4,980 | $15,585 | 58% | $49,153 |
| Gateway Technical CollegeKenosha | Public community or technical college | 4,759 | $5,108 | $11,704 | 56% | $43,084 |
| Herzing University-BrookfieldBrookfield | Nonprofit trade school | 380 | $13,820 | $20,570 | n/a | $44,255 |
| Herzing University-MadisonMadison | Nonprofit trade school | 2,494 | $13,820 | $20,293 | n/a | $44,255 |
| Lakeshore Technical CollegeCleveland | Public community or technical college | 1,886 | $4,953 | $16,446 | 49% | $50,455 |
| Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison | Public community or technical college | 10,073 | $5,103 | $11,919 | 41% | $50,548 |
| Mid-State Technical CollegeWisconsin Rapids | Public community or technical college | 2,288 | $4,828 | $17,372 | 55% | $46,048 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee | Public community or technical college | 12,024 | $5,360 | $10,493 | 32% | $44,577 |
| Milwaukee Career CollegeMilwaukee | For-profit trade school | 67 | $15,578 | $25,235 | 54% | $33,547 |
| Moraine Park Technical CollegeFond du Lac | Public community or technical college | 2,464 | $4,932 | $9,785 | 55% | $51,655 |
| Nicolet Area Technical CollegeRhinelander | Public community or technical college | 663 | $4,951 | $6,163 | 58% | $40,447 |
| Northcentral Technical CollegeWausau | Public community or technical college | 3,257 | $5,139 | $12,582 | 56% | $46,066 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeGreen Bay | Public community or technical college | 5,704 | $5,137 | $9,232 | 53% | $48,526 |
| Northwood Technical CollegeRice Lake | Public community or technical college | 2,149 | $5,044 | $18,550 | 62% | $48,396 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-MilwaukeeWauwatosa | For-profit trade school | 140 | $18,984 | $16,056 | 50% | $29,757 |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeFennimore | Public community or technical college | 1,313 | $5,618 | $12,778 | 67% | $47,636 |
| State College of Beauty CultureWausau | For-profit trade school | 57 | $16,500 | $12,618 | 91% | $32,404 |
| The Institute of Beauty and WellnessMilwaukee | For-profit trade school | 186 | $12,075 | $15,210 | 79% | $38,487 |
| The Institute of Beauty and Wellness MadisonMadison | For-profit trade school | 88 | $12,075 | $13,244 | 81% | $38,487 |
| The Professional Hair Design AcademyEau Claire | For-profit trade school | 60 | $12,000 | $18,706 | 83% | $33,580 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-AppletonAppleton | For-profit trade school | 81 | $21,600 | $12,374 | 76% | $35,040 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-KenoshaKenosha | For-profit trade school | 130 | $23,500 | $28,472 | 69% | $34,436 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-OnalaskaOnalaska | For-profit trade school | 67 | $26,550 | $14,284 | 85% | $29,750 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-JanesvilleJanesville | For-profit trade school | 102 | $21,175 | $20,952 | 76% | $36,823 |
| VICI Beauty SchoolGreenfield | For-profit trade school | 109 | $19,703 | $7,917 | 91% | $36,537 |
| Waukesha County Technical CollegePewaukee | Public community or technical college | 4,955 | $4,952 | $11,014 | 57% | $51,528 |
| Western Technical CollegeLa Crosse | Public community or technical college | 3,183 | $4,953 | $11,615 | 36% | $48,044 |
Colleges in Wisconsin with the most trade programs
- Concordia University-Wisconsin, Mequon: 4 trade fields
- Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa, Wauwatosa: 4 trade fields
- Herzing University-Kenosha, Kenosha: 3 trade fields
- College of Menominee Nation, Keshena: 2 trade fields
- Bellin College, Green Bay: 1 trade fields
- University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay: 1 trade fields
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse: 1 trade fields
- University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha: 1 trade fields
- University of Wisconsin-Superior, Superior: 1 trade fields
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison: 1 trade fields
Cities with the most trade schools: Madison (5), Milwaukee (4).
Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in Wisconsin?
35 schools in Wisconsin mostly award certificates, and 45 schools including community colleges offer programs in the 19 trades we track.
How much does trade school cost in Wisconsin?
The median trade school in Wisconsin charges $12,000 a year in tuition and fees (2025-26). Public schools and community colleges usually cost less; compare the tuition column above.
What is the cheapest trade school in Wisconsin?
Among trade schools with a reported price, Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville has the lowest yearly tuition and fees: $4,361.
Colleges in Wisconsin · All trades
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.