Wisconsin Trade Schools Comparison
In Wisconsin, 17 trade schools are active. For trade school statistics, we only include less than 2 years colleges (both for-profit and not-for-profit schools) offering 1 year and/or 1-2 years certificate programs.
- The 2024 average tuition & fees of trade schools in Wisconsin is $15,878. The amount is the average over all vocational programs and it may vary by area of study and program length.
- Total 1,352 students have enrolled in trade schools in Wisconsin.
- The average students to faculty ratio of Wisconsin trade schools is 11.69 to 1.
- The average financial aid amount received at trade schools in Wisconsin is $4,598.
- The average graduation rate is 63.9% in Wisconsin trade schools.
Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
15 Trade Schools in Wisconsin
| College Name | Tuition & Fees | Student Population | Online Student Population | Graduation Rate | Number of Programs Offered | Financial Aid Amount | Students to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College of Beauty Culture Inc Wausau, WI | $14,900 | 44 | - | 55% | 4 | $3,531 | 13 to 1 |
| Empire Beauty School-Green Bay Ashwaubenon, WI | $18,182 | 85 | - | 61% | 1 | $5,149 | 25 to 1 |
| Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $17,407 | 98 | - | 40% | 2 | $3,840 | 17 to 1 |
| The Institute of Beauty and Wellness Milwaukee, WI | $21,015 | 207 | - | 91% | 6 | $5,685 | 8 to 1 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee Wauwatosa, WI | $18,155 | 111 | - | 44% | 2 | $4,906 | 9 to 1 |
| Advanced College of Cosmetology Waupun, WI | $14,710 | 34 | - | 83% | 1 | $4,464 | 4 to 1 |
| First Class Cosmetology School Beloit, WI | $18,490 | 104 | - | 74% | 4 | $4,817 | 15 to 1 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Kenosha Kenosha, WI | $23,400 | 95 | - | 68% | 4 | $4,033 | 12 to 1 |
| East-West Healing Arts Institute Madison, WI | $13,450 | 44 | - | 80% | 1 | $4,908 | 9 to 1 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Madison Madison, WI | $18,613 | 52 | - | 40% | 2 | $4,388 | 11 to 1 |
| Aveda Institute-Madison Madison, WI | $21,015 | 85 | - | 94% | 5 | $5,779 | 7 to 1 |
| Academy of Beauty Professionals Madison, WI | $24,876 | 65 | - | 67% | 4 | $4,723 | 10 to 1 |
| Academy of Beauty Professionals Appleton, WI | $4,418 | 77 | - | 63% | 4 | $4,120 | 15 to 1 |
| Academy of Beauty Professionals Green Bay, WI | $4,418 | 84 | - | 57% | 4 | $4,364 | 9 to 1 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Janesville Janesville, WI | $7,490 | 102 | - | 31% | 2 | $5,008 | 15 to 1 |
| Average | $15,878 | 1,352 | - | 64% | - | $4,598 | 12 to 1 |