Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)
Public certificate school in Eau Claire, WI that costs an average of $12,151 a year after financial aid and graduates 44% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$12,151
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
44%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$50,674
PublicSmall city4,272 undergraduates
Cost of CVTC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $17,301 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,953 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,245 |
| Books and supplies | $1,463 |
| Average net price after aid | $12,151 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $10,057 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,359 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,805 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $14,658 |
| $110,001+ | $17,145 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with CVTC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 44% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 72% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $47,201 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $50,674 |
| Rank in Wisconsin (earnings) | 3rd of 37 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $11,613 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $132 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 20% |
| Students with federal loans | 15% |
Majors and programs at CVTC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (39)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 85 | $75,932 | $5,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 117 | $64,021 | $8,629 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 91 | $59,913 | $5,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | 264 | $54,384 | $7,625 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 103 | $49,468 | $5,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 333 | $44,484 | $9,751 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 101 | $41,524 | $6,550 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 46 | $41,278 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 1,009 | $37,610 | $10,740 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 38 | $36,905 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 45 | $29,024 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 87 | $28,190 | $10,625 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 152 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 6 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 29 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 12 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 432 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 43 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 31 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 68 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 78 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 41 | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 32 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 37 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 45 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 13 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 62 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 130 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 66 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 36 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 2 | — | — |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | 28 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 5 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 14 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (40)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 74 | $74,075 | $12,500 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 27 | $70,141 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 333 | $66,959 | $12,914 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 30 | $63,673 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 53 | $61,569 | $13,602 |
| Computer Programming | 94 | $49,036 | $10,000 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 56 | $46,353 | $12,373 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 232 | $46,155 | $12,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 34 | $45,104 | $19,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 21 | $42,831 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 51 | $42,161 | $12,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 45 | $40,990 | $16,100 |
| Marketing | 51 | $37,735 | $15,119 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 36 | $35,851 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 10 | $34,428 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 82 | $30,523 | $12,000 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 25 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 23 | — | — |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | 15 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 2 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 11 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 21 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | — | — | — |
| Data Science | 8 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 53 | — | $9,750 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 26 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 20 | — | — |
| Library Science and Administration | 15 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 28 | — | $20,321 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 28 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 14 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | — | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 20 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Wisconsin
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Technical College | Kenosha | $11,704 | — | $43,084 |
| Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee | $11,014 | — | $51,528 |
| Northcentral Technical College | Wausau | $12,582 | — | $46,066 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | Green Bay | $9,232 | — | $48,526 |
| Western Technical College | La Crosse | $11,615 | — | $48,044 |
| Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton | $15,585 | — | $49,153 |
| Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville | $10,514 | — | $43,971 |
| Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac | $9,785 | — | $51,655 |
About CVTC
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Eau Claire, WI |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 4,272 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | cvtc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does CVTC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $17,301 a year (tuition and fees: $4,953 in-state, $7,245 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,151 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,057.
How much do CVTC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $50,674 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 3rd of 37 similar colleges in Wisconsin.
What is CVTC's graduation rate?
44% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 72% of first-year students return for a second year.