Trade Schools in Appleton, WI

Appleton, WI has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 1,535 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,418 to $24,876, with a median of $13,976 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $53,739 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Fox Valley Technical College, Academy of Beauty Professionals and The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton.

3
Schools
1,535
Graduates last year
$13,976
Median program tuition
$53,739
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Appleton, WI

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Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, WI

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Barber and Carpentry and 17 more
Average net price
$15,585
Completion rate
58%
Type
Public

Also within 30 miles of Appleton

Rasmussen University-Wisconsin

Green Bay, WI

Programs
LPN, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician and 1 more
Completion rate
29%
Type
Private for-profit

Bellin College

Green Bay, WI

Programs
Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$34,765
Completion rate
67%
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Appleton, WI?

The median published tuition is $13,976 (range $4,418 to $24,876, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Academy of Beauty Professionals ($4,418) and The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton ($9,375). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 6 months to finish (4 to 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 34 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $53,739 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Appleton, WI?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Fox Valley Technical College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.