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 in Wisconsin ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
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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.
To determine the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking, we first add average tuition, fees, and room and board costs (without aid) together. 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 include 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.
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Our 2024 rankings named Northcentral Technical College the best value (no aid) school in Wisconsin for students working on their associate degree. 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 cost without aid for the school is $10,163 a year for undergraduates.
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 in Wisconsin. Western Technical College is a small public school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Not only is Western Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $11,544 a year.
Out of the 27 associate degree schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #3 spot on the list. This medium-sized public school is 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. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $12,412 a year.
Out of the 27 associate degree schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Gateway Technical College landed the #4 spot on the 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. The average cost without aid for the school is $12,532 a year for undergraduates.
Out of the 27 associate degree schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay landed the #5 spot on the list. UW - Green Bay is a medium-sized public school situated 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. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $15,265 a year.
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With a ranking of #6, Fox Valley Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin list. FVTC is a public institution located 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 cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $12,590 a year.
Waukesha County Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin list. Waukesha County Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
Waukesha County Technical College has the honor of being ranked #11 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $12,332 a year.
Lakeshore Technical College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #8. 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 cost without aid for the school is $11,966 a year for undergraduates.
Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking. MATC is a fairly large public school situated 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. The average cost without aid for the school is $12,632 a year for undergraduates.
Madison Area Technical College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #10. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Madison Area Technical College has the honor of being ranked #5 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $18,840 a year for undergraduates.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #11. This small public school is located 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 cost without aid for the school is $12,415 a year for undergraduates.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking. NWTC is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College has the honor of being ranked #16 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $12,534 a year for undergraduates.
Blackhawk Technical College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin list. Located in Janesville, Wisconsin, the school is a small public institution.
Blackhawk Technical College has the honor of being ranked #18 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $12,412 a year for undergraduates.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin list. WITC is located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin and has a small student population. 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 cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $12,744 a year.
With a ranking of #15, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin list. UW Oshkosh is a public institution located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh has the honor of being ranked #9 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $16,491 a year for undergraduates.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #16. UWM is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has a large student population. It is a public school.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee has the honor of being ranked #6 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $20,342 a year for undergraduates.
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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking. UW - Whitewater is located in Whitewater, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $15,480 a year.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money 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. The average cost without aid for the school is $17,446 a year for undergraduates.
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Mid-State Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Mid-State Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $12,262 a year.
Moraine Park Technical College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #20. Moraine Park Technical College is located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and has a small student population. It is a public school.
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 cost without aid for the school is $12,412 a year for undergraduates.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #21. UW - Platteville is a public institution 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 cost without aid for the school is $15,915 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #22, Herzing University - Madison did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Herzing University - Madison is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $23,443 a year.
With a ranking of #23, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin list. 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. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $15,971 a year.
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With a ranking of #24, Rasmussen University - Wisconsin did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin list. Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is a small private for-profit school situated in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Not only is Rasmussen University - Wisconsin a great value, but it is also ranked #24 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $21,581 a year for undergraduates.
Nicolet Area Technical College landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking. Rhinelander, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Nicolet Area Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $11,540 a year for undergraduates.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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