Construction Trades programs in Wisconsin
12 construction trades programs at 10 Wisconsin schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $41,278 one year after completion, 12% above the national median of $36,994.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire, WI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 21 | $41,278 | – | – |
| Madison Area Technical College | Madison, WI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton, WI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Gateway Technical College | Kenosha, WI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 18 | not reported | – | – |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac, WI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 30 | not reported | – | – |
| Northcentral Technical College | Wausau, WI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | Green Bay, WI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Fennimore, WI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire, WI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee, WI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee, WI | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Some trades and building-inspector roles require state licensing or ICC certification. Verify the licensing board in your state before enrolling.
- Which trades are covered and which are only introduced?
- Does the program prepare for a state licensing exam?
- Are there job-site partnerships?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying construction trades program in Wisconsin?
By reported one-year earnings, Chippewa Valley Technical College leads at $41,278 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many construction trades programs are in Wisconsin?
The Scorecard lists 12 certificate or associate programs in this field at 10 schools in Wisconsin.