2024 Top Colleges for Trades and Personal Services in the Milwaukee Area

• Pewaukee, WI•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.03 out of 5  208 reviews

Sophomore: Starting out I had no clue what I was doing. All staff was very nice, considerate and very patient. The instructors actually care about your future instead of treating students like a paycheck. The other facility staff always go out of their way to help anyone in need from academic support to peroneal support, such as giving out eatable food or gas cards since we are a commuter college. High school seemed like a nightmare compared to being a college student at Waukesha Technical College. Here at WCTC they all strive for my success and finding a job while in school to get ready for real life scenarios! I couldn't have picked a better choice for a Technical College!... Read 208 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $9,929

• SAT range —

• Milwaukee, WI•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  637 reviews

Junior: I have a few credits to finish up for my associate degree. So far my experiences have been very positive. The Registered Nurse Program at MATC has been what I expected. I’m sure that the networking courses get into more intense material, but networking isn’t my favorite thing. The Support program does make me want to continue my education in nursing. I think that’s a positive. When I started back at MATC, it was difficult because I’d been out of school for something like 13 years. I didn’t know exactly what to expect or how I would adapt to classes again. I can’t think of anything that would have helped me first. It was definitely time to get back in school and it has worked out well. The only change I would make to the MATC program would be scheduling, There were plenty of courses that I wanted to take in class rather than online but the scheduling wasn’t available. I assume this has to do with enrollment and staffing limitations, so I don’t have anything bad to say about it... Read 637 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $8,369

• SAT range —

• Kenosha, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.59 out of 5  546 reviews

Senior: As a commuter biomed student who never really got into the social scene at parkside, I can’t complain much. I started online which wasn’t bad overall. My first year psych teacher was subpar and I had to drop biology because the teacher was non accommodating. Throughout my 3 years, about 90% of my teachers put noticeable effort into assuring they accommodated your schedule and spent time outside of class answering questions. Some were tough graders, but others made up for it for being excellent teachers with great personalities, engaging with students one-on-one, and frequently asked the class for feedback to improve their course/teaching style. As for the food, it’s okay. I usually stay on campus for 8 hours on my busy days. I’m gluten sensitive and they have a few options I can have a day as well as a Starbucks. The dinners are good. There are a decent number of clubs but I could rarely find one that interested me and worked with my schedule. It’s a safe and affordable option.... Read 546 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 75%

• Net price $10,531

• SAT range —

• Kenosha, WI•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  328 reviews

Alum: I graduated from GTC in 2010 with my associate's degree. The advisors when going in to finish my pre-reqs did not properly put me in appropriate classes based on my ACT scores so I had to test out on some once I realized I was placed wrong and lost out on that money as it was too late for a full refund at that point even though it was their error. I did not appreciate the closed mindedness of one of the psych instructors and did fail their class as our personalities did not work out and he clearly did not appreciate my input. Once in my program though, my teachers were FANTASTIC! The smaller classes made it easy for the instructors to pay attention to all students and be able to dedicate time to ensure all understood or got extra attention if needed when struggling. They took on feedback well and helped me graduate and succeed with getting into my career field... Read 328 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $7,378

• SAT range —

• Kenosha, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.26 out of 5  133 reviews

Freshman: I started the LPN program last month and was very apprehensive about making a career change. However, from the first day I requested info, the communication and process has been amazing. From Admissions, Financial aid, Instructors, Dean’s office, Regional Campus President and more… I mention that because they are all in high-level positions, yet very much involved with the students. Between them, student resources, and tutors they provide so many opportunities for you to succeed. Starting the LPN program was the best decision I made. Once I graduate this program I plan to continue my education with Herzing to pursue my BSN. If you’re deciding which college to attend I would highly suggest Herzing University, just based off my personal experience so far!... Read 133 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 93%

• Net price $23,393

• SAT range —

• Brookfield, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  87 reviews

Freshman: Great school so far. Admissions and staff are very friendly and personable. It seems to provide all information needed to succeed and to make informed decisions. I would recommend. Great small university!... Read 87 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 91%

• Net price $24,051

• SAT range —