Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Barber, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 14 more
- Average net price
- $11,704
- Completion rate
- 56%
- Type
- Public
Trade Schools in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 44 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 16 public and 28 private. Together they graduated 16,093 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $2,100 to $32,244, with a median of $12,396 across the 54 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $42,872 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Gateway Technical College, Fox Valley Technical College and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.
44
Schools
16,093
Graduates last year
$12,396
Median program tuition
$42,872
Median earnings, 1 yr after
Trade Schools by city in Wisconsin
All 44 schools in Wisconsin
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Barber and Carpentry and 17 more
- Average net price
- $15,585
- Completion rate
- 58%
- Type
- Public
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Dental Assistant and 10 more
- Average net price
- $9,232
- Completion rate
- 53%
- Type
- Public
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Barber, Carpentry and CNA and 13 more
- Average net price
- $11,919
- Completion rate
- 41%
- Type
- Public
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Barber and Carpentry and 20 more
- Average net price
- $10,493
- Completion rate
- 32%
- Type
- Public
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 14 more
- Average net price
- $11,014
- Completion rate
- 57%
- Type
- Public
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake, WI
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 10 more
- Average net price
- $18,550
- Completion rate
- 62%
- Type
- Public
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Cosmetology and 14 more
- Average net price
- $12,151
- Completion rate
- 44%
- Type
- Public
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau, WI
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Cosmetology and 13 more
- Average net price
- $12,582
- Completion rate
- 56%
- Type
- Public
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond Du Lac, WI
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Barber, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 12 more
- Average net price
- $9,785
- Completion rate
- 54%
- Type
- Public
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Dental Assistant and 10 more
- Average net price
- $11,615
- Completion rate
- 36%
- Type
- Public
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Barber, Carpentry and CNA and 16 more
- Average net price
- $17,372
- Completion rate
- 55%
- Type
- Public
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Dental Assistant and EMT and Paramedic and 9 more
- Average net price
- $10,514
- Completion rate
- 35%
- Type
- Public
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore, WI
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Cosmetology and 12 more
- Average net price
- $12,778
- Completion rate
- 67%
- Type
- Public
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WI
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Dental Assistant and EMT and Paramedic and 7 more
- Average net price
- $16,446
- Completion rate
- 49%
- Type
- Public
Herzing University-Madison
Madison, WI
- Programs
- Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Surgical Technologist
- Average net price
- $20,293
- Completion rate
- 29%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
The Institute of Beauty and Wellness
Milwaukee, WI
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
- Average net price
- $15,210
- Completion rate
- 79%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Nicolet Area Technical College
Rhinelander, WI
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Cosmetology and 6 more
- Average net price
- $6,163
- Completion rate
- 58%
- Type
- Public
VICI Beauty School
Greenfield, WI
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $7,917
- Completion rate
- 91%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa, WI
- Programs
- LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
- Average net price
- $14,592
- Completion rate
- 18%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
First Class Cosmetology School
Beloit, WI
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
- Average net price
- $12,471
- Completion rate
- 79%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Aveda Institute-Madison
Madison, WI
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician, Massage Therapy and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $13,244
- Completion rate
- 81%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Academy of Beauty Professionals
Appleton, WI
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Completion rate
- 100%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $17,280
- Completion rate
- 48%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Academy of Beauty Professionals
Green Bay, WI
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Completion rate
- 88%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Janesville
Janesville, WI
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $20,952
- Completion rate
- 76%
- Type
- Private for-profit
The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton
Appleton, WI
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $12,374
- Completion rate
- 76%
- Type
- Private for-profit
The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska
Onalaska, WI
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy
- Average net price
- $14,284
- Completion rate
- 85%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Academy of Beauty Professionals
Madison, WI
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $31,073
- Completion rate
- 85%
- Type
- Private for-profit
State College of Beauty Culture
Wausau, WI
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $12,618
- Completion rate
- 90%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Empire Beauty School-Green Bay
Ashwaubenon, WI
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $16,783
- Completion rate
- 80%
- Type
- Private for-profit
The Salon Professional Academy-Kenosha
Kenosha, WI
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $28,472
- Completion rate
- 69%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee
Wauwatosa, WI
- Programs
- Barber and Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $16,056
- Completion rate
- 50%
- Type
- Private for-profit
The Professional Hair Design Academy
Eau Claire, WI
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Massage Therapy and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $18,706
- Completion rate
- 83%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Milwaukee Career College
Milwaukee, WI
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
- Average net price
- $25,235
- Completion rate
- 54%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Paul Mitchell the School-Madison
Madison, WI
- Programs
- Barber and Cosmetology
- Type
- Private for-profit
East-West Healing Arts Institute
Madison, WI
- Programs
- Massage Therapy
- Average net price
- $63,694
- Completion rate
- 80%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Herzing University-Kenosha
Kenosha, WI
- Programs
- Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
- Average net price
- $20,276
- Completion rate
- 67%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Herzing University-Brookfield
Brookfield, WI
- Programs
- Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
- Average net price
- $20,570
- Completion rate
- 28%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Advanced College of Cosmetology
Waupun, WI
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $12,938
- Completion rate
- 88%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Rasmussen University-Wisconsin
Green Bay, WI
- Programs
- LPN, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician and 1 more
- Completion rate
- 29%
- Type
- Private for-profit
College of Menominee Nation
Keshena, WI
- Programs
- Welding
- Average net price
- $8,435
- Completion rate
- 7%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Bellin College
Green Bay, WI
- Programs
- Surgical Technologist
- Average net price
- $34,765
- Completion rate
- 67%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI
- Programs
- Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $29,239
- Completion rate
- 67%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in Wisconsin?
The median published tuition is $12,396 (range $2,100 to $32,244, 54 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at The Professional Hair Design Academy ($2,100), State College of Beauty Culture ($2,600) and The Institute of Beauty and Wellness ($2,735). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.
How long does trade school school take?
Programs that report a length take a median of 8 months to finish (3 to 18 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 333 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $42,872 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.
Are there public trade school programs in Wisconsin?
Yes. 16 public schools offer it, including Gateway Technical College, Fox Valley Technical College, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Madison Area Technical College and Milwaukee Area Technical College.
Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.