Chippewa Valley Technical College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Chippewa Valley Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,844 for Wisconsin residents and $7,087 for other students on average. It offers 115 degree programs through 72 Certificate, 43 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 23 programs (9 Certificate, 14 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	620 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI
Phone	715-833-6200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,844 Out-of-State$7,087
Student Population »	8,330 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	50%
Transfer-out Rate	7%
Retention Rate	72% (Full-time) 55% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,962
Students to Faculty	14:1 (7.14%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$38,300

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,844 for Wisconsin residents and $7,087 for out-of-state students at Chippewa Valley Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($7,110) over public community colleges in Wisconsin.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Chippewa Valley Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Wisconsin community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Wisconsin Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$4,844	$7,087
Books & Supplies	$2,061
Off-Campus Living Costs	$13,866
Average Financial Aid	$4,962
Cost of Attendance	$20,771	$23,014
After Financial Aid	$15,809	$18,052
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$38,300

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Wisconsin Residents	Out-of-State Students
Chippewa Valley Technical College	$4,844	$7,087
Public Community Colleges in Wisconsin	$5,015	$7,110
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Chippewa Valley Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 23 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 9 Certificate, 14 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	9	14	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	72	43	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Crop Production	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Agronomy and Crop Science	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Architecture

what is Architecture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Architecture and Related Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Communication and Journalism

what is Communication and Journalism program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Programming/Programmer	NOT OFFERED	46 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	NOT OFFERED	30 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Funeral Direction/Service	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/Aide	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	34 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Library Science

what is Library Science program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Library and Information Science	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Data Science, General	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	32 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Lineworker	30 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Building Construction Technology	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	46 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (other)	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	34 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Metal Fabricator	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Graphic Design	NOT OFFERED	27 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologist Assistant	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	165 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	151 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	86 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	25 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	19 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies	9 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Digital Marketing	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 8,330 students at Chippewa Valley Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,002 male students and 3,996 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	6,998	2,031	4,967
Male Students	3,002	992	2,010
Female Students	3,996	1,039	2,957

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Chippewa Valley Technical College, there are 8,364 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 3,342 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,600 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,742 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	8,364
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,600
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,742
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	5,022