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Tuition and Material Fees
Not only can technical colleges offer degrees in a shorter amount of time, but also for less money. Tuition at technical colleges is significantly less than that of other colleges and universities. The new tuition costs beginning in summer 2008 are the same for each of the 16 technical colleges:

Tuition is subject to change by WTCS Board action prior to the beginning of the new academic year.

Wisconsin residents

  • Degree, diploma, and certificate programs - $97.05 per credit
  • Collegiate Transfer program - $131.50 per credit

Out-of-state residents

  • Degree, diploma, and certificate programs - $594.25 per credit
  • Collegiate Transfer program - $365.55 per credit
Other fees
Books are an additional cost, as are other tools you may need for particular programs. You may experience other incidental fees, depending on which college you choose and the particular program you enroll in.
Wisconsin's Technical Colleges Costs and Finances Costs and Finances