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 $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. A school that typically has a high sticker price may actually be very affordable, depending on how much need-based financial aid you receive.
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We analyzed 26 schools across Wisconsin to determine which 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. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $48-$75k 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 take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our analysis found Western Technical College to be the best value (income $48-$75k) school for associate degrees in Wisconsin in this year’s ranking. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the school is a small public institution.
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 $48-$75k per year is $10,671.
A rank of #2 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list means Madison Area Technical College is a great place for students working on their degree. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Not only is Madison Area Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,031.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gateway Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. Gateway Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Gateway Technical College is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,045.
A rank of #4 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list means Northcentral Technical College is a great place for students working on their degree. North Central Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Wausau, Wisconsin.
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 $48-$75k per year is $11,768.
The quality degree programs at Fox Valley Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin. FVTC is a fairly large public school situated in Appleton, Wisconsin.
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 $48-$75k per year is $11,080.
With a ranking of #6, Chippewa Valley Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. CVTC is a public institution located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Chippewa Valley Technical College has the honor of being ranked #2 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,412.
Lakeshore Technical College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #7. Cleveland, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
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 $48-$75k per year is $10,249.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Not only is Northeast Wisconsin Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $10,309.
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #9. Southwest Tech is a small public school situated in Fennimore, Wisconsin.
Not only is Southwest Wisconsin Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $10,634.
Waukesha County Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. WCTC is a public institution located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
Not only is Waukesha County Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $11,775.
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. UW - Green Bay is a public institution located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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 $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,614.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Milwaukee Area Technical College is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,364.
Moraine Park Technical College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. Located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the school is a small public institution.
Moraine Park Technical College has the honor of being ranked #23 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,192.
With a ranking of #14, Blackhawk Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. Located in Janesville, Wisconsin, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Blackhawk Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $11,077.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $11,581.
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Mid-State Technical College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #16. Mid-State is a small public school situated in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
Not only is Mid-State Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,472.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #17. UW Oshkosh is a public institution located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,820.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee ranked #18 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin list. 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 $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,418.
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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater landed the #19 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Whitewater, Wisconsin.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Whitewater a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $14,320.
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University of Wisconsin - Platteville came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Platteville, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Platteville is ranked #22 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $12,934.
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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is a fairly large public school located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,397.
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Nicolet Area Technical College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. Nicolet Area Technical College is a public institution located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
Nicolet Area Technical College has the honor of being ranked #26 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,169.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. UW - Stevens Point is a medium-sized public school situated in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is ranked #25 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $14,044.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #24. This small private for-profit school is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin has the honor of being ranked #24 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,376.
Concordia University, Wisconsin came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Mequon, Wisconsin, the school is a medium-sized private not-for-profit institution.
Concordia University, Wisconsin has the honor of being ranked #20 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $23,552.
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