by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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Our analysis looked at 27 schools in Wisconsin to determine which ones have the best value Associate Degree programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $30-$48k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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Gateway Technical College tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $30-$48k) school for associate degrees in Wisconsin for overall quality. Gateway Technical College is a public institution located in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Gateway Technical College has the honor of being ranked #7 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $7,792.
The quality degree programs at Western Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin. Western Technical College is a small public school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Western Technical College has the honor of being ranked #1 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,983.
Out of the 27 associate degree schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Madison Area Technical College landed the #3 spot on the list. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Madison Area Technical College is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $9,028.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Waukesha County Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin list. This medium-sized public school is located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Waukesha County Technical College is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,783.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin list. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a fairly large public school located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is ranked #16 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,773.
Northcentral Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. Wausau, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Northcentral Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $10,667.
Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. CVTC is a public institution located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Not only is Chippewa Valley Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $10,762.
Milwaukee Area Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin list. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Milwaukee Area Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,448.
Blackhawk Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. BTC is a public institution located in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Not only is Blackhawk Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,208.
Fox Valley Technical College landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Appleton, Wisconsin, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Fox Valley Technical College is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $10,062.
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. Green Bay, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Green Bay a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,361.
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Lakeshore Technical College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #12. Lakeshore Technical College is a small public school located in Cleveland, Wisconsin.
Not only is Lakeshore Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,974.
With a ranking of #13, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin list. Southwest Tech is a public institution located in Fennimore, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $9,103.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh ranked #14 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin list. Located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the school is a fairly large public institution.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh has the honor of being ranked #9 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,451.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. UWM is a public institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,904.
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Moraine Park Technical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Moraine Park Technical College is ranked #23 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $7,755.
Mid-State Technical College landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. Mid-State is a small public school situated in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Mid-State Technical College is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,173.
With a ranking of #18, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin list. Shell Lake, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College has the honor of being ranked #17 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $9,955.
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With a ranking of #19, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin list. UW - Whitewater is a fairly large public school situated in Whitewater, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater has the honor of being ranked #19 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,289.
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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. UW - Eau Claire is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire has the honor of being ranked #12 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $11,528.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. University of Wisconsin - Platteville is a medium-sized public school located in Platteville, Wisconsin.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Platteville a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,182.
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With a ranking of #22, Nicolet Area Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin list. This small public school is located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Nicolet Area Technical College is ranked #26 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $5,124.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #23. UW - Stevens Point is located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point has the honor of being ranked #25 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,173.
Concordia University, Wisconsin landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin ranking. Concordia University, Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mequon, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Concordia University, Wisconsin is ranked #20 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $18,427.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin ranked #25 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Wisconsin list. Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is a small private for-profit school located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Not only is Rasmussen University - Wisconsin a great value, but it is also ranked #24 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,573.
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