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Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, Wisconsin · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54912 · Phone: (920) 735-5600 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Fox Valley Technical College is a public trade school in Appleton, Wisconsin, offering welding, CNA, and auto mechanic programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Fox Valley Technical College has a 64.7% completion rate, near the state average of 62.8%, with median graduate debt of $10,402 and median earnings of $45,684 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Fox Valley Technical College; the school does participate in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 13.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Wisconsin (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 295 | $35,323 | $31,828 | $8,250 |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 158 | $49,181 | $40,209 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 152 | $37,105 | $45,435 | $6,577 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 106 | $35,323 | $31,828 | $8,250 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 92 | $37,105 | $45,435 | $6,577 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 84 | not reported | $55,964 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, under 300 hours | 74 | $49,801 | $44,418 | $8,149 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 58 | $37,105 | $45,435 | $6,577 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, under 300 hours | 50 | $49,801 | $44,418 | $8,149 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 47 | $49,801 | $44,418 | $8,149 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 43 | not reported | $39,729 | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 42 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 37 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 31 | not reported | $39,729 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 30 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 30 | $49,801 | $44,418 | $8,149 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 27 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 25 | not reported | $26,187 | $5,229 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | not reported | $55,964 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 22 | $44,810 | $41,937 | $11,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 21 | $26,988 | $26,585 | $7,135 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 21 | $49,801 | $44,418 | $8,149 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $37,105 | $45,435 | $6,577 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 17 | $29,933 | $31,547 | $15,134 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 17 | $27,014 | $28,779 | $9,624 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | $49,801 | $44,418 | $8,149 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | $49,181 | $40,209 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | $42,682 | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | $37,105 | $45,435 | $6,577 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 15 | $37,105 | $45,435 | $6,577 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 14 | $24,945 | $26,933 | $11,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 2–4 years | 12 | $37,105 | $45,435 | $6,577 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | $49,801 | $44,418 | $8,149 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 11 | $38,845 | $38,289 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | $49,801 | $44,418 | $8,149 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 8 | $44,810 | $41,937 | $11,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 8 | $44,810 | $41,937 | $11,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 7 | $27,785 | $32,711 | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 1 | $44,810 | $41,937 | $11,000 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Fox Valley Technical College is a public trade and career school in Appleton, Wisconsin, located in a midsize suburb. The college participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), and several of its health and allied programs hold specialized accreditation from bodies including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy, with overall institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. Across 46 program families, the campus's most-completed programs are welding (338 completers), CNA classes (295), and auto mechanic training (164), reflecting a broad mix of skilled-trade and healthcare pathways.
Fox Valley Technical College enrolls about 5,825 undergraduates, with 1,779 trade-program completers reported. Its completion rate is 64.7%, near the state average of 62.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,402, and median earnings ten years after entry are $45,684. About 13.0% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit both recent high school graduates and adult career changers, given its wide range of shorter certificate-style trade programs (welding, CNA, auto mechanics) alongside more clinically accredited programs like dental and occupational therapy assisting. Specific program lengths and schedule formats are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm directly with the school. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, check the Higher Learning Commission's accreditation records and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Fox Valley Technical College offers 46 program families, with the most completions in welding (338), CNA classes (295), and auto mechanic training (164). Other program families include CDL training, LPN programs, EMT training, electrician schools, plumbing, culinary, and dental hygiene, among others.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the college is accredited overall by the Higher Learning Commission. Specific programs also hold accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Fox Valley Technical College participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 13.0% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 64.7%, which is near the state average of 62.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,402, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $45,684, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (920) 735-5600 or visit https://www.fvtc.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state funding, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?238722.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a range of trade programs such as welding, CNA, and auto mechanics alongside allied health programs, which may suit career changers, though specific scheduling details for adult learners are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Fox Valley Technical College at (920) 735-5600 or visit https://www.fvtc.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools offering the same trade programs is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard for nearby institution comparisons.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.