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Construction trades programs in Wisconsin
10 schools in Wisconsin offer construction trades programs (10 of them public), with 8 certificate and 4 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $41,278 a year after finishing, compared with $36,165 nationally.
All construction trades programs in Wisconsin
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeEau Claire, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 25 | $41,278 | n/a | n/a | $4,953 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeEau Claire, WI | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,953 |
| Fox Valley Technical CollegeAppleton, WI | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,980 |
| Gateway Technical CollegeKenosha, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,108 |
| Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,103 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,360 |
| Moraine Park Technical CollegeFond du Lac, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 33 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,932 |
| Northcentral Technical CollegeWausau, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,139 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeGreen Bay, WI | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,137 |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeFennimore, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,618 |
| Waukesha County Technical CollegePewaukee, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,952 |
| Waukesha County Technical CollegePewaukee, WI | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,952 |
Cities with the most programs: Eau Claire (1), Appleton (1), Kenosha (1), Madison (1), Milwaukee (1), Fond du Lac (1), Wausau (1), Green Bay (1), Fennimore (1), Pewaukee (1).
What counts: building and construction finishing, management and inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How many construction trades programs are in Wisconsin?
10 schools in Wisconsin awarded construction trades certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 8 certificate and 4 associate programs.
Which construction trades program in Wisconsin has the highest earnings?
Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, where certificate graduates earned a median of $41,278 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest construction trades school in Wisconsin?
By yearly tuition and fees, Moraine Park Technical College in Fond du Lac charges $4,932 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do construction trades graduates make in Wisconsin?
The typical certificate program in Wisconsin reported median earnings of $41,278 one year after graduation, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Construction trades programs nationwide
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.