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2023 Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin

16 Schools Ranked
$10,470 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$20,503 Avg Student Debt

There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Wisconsin to see which online associate degree programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

244 Total Awards
$4,734 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,312 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Northeast Wisconsin Technical College to be the most popular school for business students who want to pursue a associate degree in Wisconsin. NWTC is a fairly large public school situated in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It awarded 244 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,734 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NWTC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,849. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,312 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
235 Total Awards
$4,746 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,318 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 16 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Fox Valley Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Fox Valley Technical College is a fairly large public school located in Appleton, Wisconsin that handed out 235 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FVTC is $4,746. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,861. On average, associate degree students take out $15,318 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
181 Total Awards
$4,688 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,525 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Gateway Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Gateway Technical College is a public institution located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 181 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Gateway Technical College is $4,688. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,803. Associate Degree recipients from Gateway Technical College accumulate an average of $18,525 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

Around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Western Technical College

La Crosse, Wisconsin
183 Total Awards
$4,572 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,870 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 16 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Western Technical College is a small public school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin that handed out 183 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Wisconsin who attend Western Technical College full time pay an average of $4,572 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,687. On average, associate degree students take out $18,870 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

Around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
104 Total Awards
$3,723 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,435 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 16 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Northcentral Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Wausau, Wisconsin, and it awarded 104 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Central Technical College is $3,723. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,415. On average, associate degree students take out $14,435 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
216 Total Awards
$4,600 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,947 Avg Student Debt

Madison Area Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Madison College is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 216 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Wisconsin who attend Madison College full time pay an average of $4,600 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,769. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,947 in student loans. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Madison Area Technical College Report

#7

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
106 Total Awards
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,836 Avg Student Debt

Moraine Park Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 106 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Wisconsin who attend Moraine Park Technical College full time pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,683. Associate Degree recipients from Moraine Park Technical College accumulate an average of $16,836 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 12% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
194 Total Awards
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,208 Avg Student Debt

Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Chippewa Valley Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin that handed out 194 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CVTC is $4,568. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,683. On average, associate degree students take out $20,208 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.

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62 Total Awards
$4,571 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,718 Avg Student Debt

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Southwest Tech is a small public school situated in Fennimore, Wisconsin. It awarded 62 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Wisconsin who attend Southwest Tech full time pay an average of $4,571 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,683. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,718 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 33% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Herzing University - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
40 Total Awards
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,029 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Madison came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 40 students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,200 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Madison. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Herzing University - Madison accumulate an average of $33,029 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Herzing University - Madison Report

#11

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin
8 Total Awards
$31,952 Average Tuition & Fees

Concordia University, Wisconsin ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Concordia University, Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mequon, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 8 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Concordia University, Wisconsin is $31,952. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 41% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Nicolet Area Technical College

Rhinelander, Wisconsin
22 Total Awards
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,239 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Nicolet Area Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Nicolet Area Technical College is a public institution located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 22 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they attend Nicolet Area Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,852. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,239 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

Cardinal Stritch University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
3 Total Awards
$34,762 Average Tuition & Fees

Cardinal Stritch University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Cardinal Stritch does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,762. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

Herzing University - Kenosha

Kenosha, Wisconsin
2 Total Awards
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,233 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Herzing University - Kenosha did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Kenosha, Wisconsin is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Herzing University - Kenosha is $14,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,233 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

Around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Herzing University - Kenosha Report

#14

Herzing University - Brookfield

Brookfield, Wisconsin
2 Total Awards
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,233 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Brookfield ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Herzing University - Brookfield is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Brookfield, Wisconsin that handed out 2 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,200 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Brookfield. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Herzing University - Brookfield accumulate an average of $33,233 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Rasmussen University - Wisconsin

Green Bay, Wisconsin
42 Total Awards
$12,860 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,566 Avg Student Debt

Rasmussen University - Wisconsin came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the very small private for-profit school handed out 42 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

Rasmussen University - Wisconsin does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,860. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $27,566 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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