Chippewa Valley Technical College
Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) offers over 115 programs, 38 certificates, and 13 apprenticeships, with a strong focus on hands-on training for in-demand careers. The school features state-of-the-art facilities like the Clinical Simulation Centers for healthcare programs, a Transportation Education Center with oversized work bays, and an Emergency Service Education Center with an indoor firing range and burn tower for realistic scenario practice. CVTC also connects students with employers through career fairs and Handshake, aiming for a 95% graduate employment rate within six months of graduation.
Programs Analyzed
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All Programs at Chippewa Valley Technical College
22 trade programs at Chippewa Valley Tech, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare nationwide → Compare in WI → |
88 | $60,737/yr | $11,000 |
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Electrical Installation
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Compare nationwide → Compare in WI → |
84 | $60,950/yr | $5,500 |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → Compare in WI → |
82 | $64,532/yr | $16,700 |
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Construction Management Technology
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Compare nationwide → |
77 | $37,575/yr | — |
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Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Compare nationwide → Compare in WI → |
77 | $37,386/yr | $11,562 |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare nationwide → Compare in WI → |
75 | $39,344/yr | $16,000 |
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Computer Networking
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Compare nationwide → Compare in WI → |
73 | $47,268/yr | $11,250 |
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Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare nationwide → Compare in WI → |
72 | $69,672/yr | $13,750 |
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Heavy Equipment Technology
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies Compare nationwide → Compare in WI → |
72 | $49,667/yr | $11,843 |
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Welding & Metalworking
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71 | $48,638/yr | $9,250 |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare nationwide → Compare in WI → |
69 | $36,033/yr | $9,994 |
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Vehicle Repair Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Compare nationwide → Compare in WI → |
69 | $38,091/yr | $9,500 |
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Human Resources
Human Resources Management and Services Compare nationwide → Compare in WI → |
68 | $40,858/yr | $12,989 |
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Dental Assisting
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Compare nationwide → Compare in WI → |
66 | $56,841/yr | — |
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Computer Programming
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66 | $44,673/yr | $11,000 |
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Electromechanical Technology
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → Compare in WI → |
65 | $62,556/yr | $13,500 |
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HVAC Technology
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Compare nationwide → |
65 | $42,963/yr | $5,500 |
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Business Operations Support
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Compare nationwide → Compare in WI → |
65 | $36,178/yr | $22,304 |
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Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Compare nationwide → Compare in WI → |
62 | $47,505/yr | $20,000 |
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Marketing
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59 | $35,014/yr | $13,090 |
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Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare nationwide → Compare in WI → |
55 | $23,796/yr | $9,500 |
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Cosmetology
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Compare nationwide → Compare in WI → |
53 | $23,405/yr | $8,174 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
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About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 22 trade and vocational programs at Chippewa Valley Technical College using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.