Chippewa Valley Technical College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,272 students.
About This School
Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin with approximately 4,272 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,285 per year. Typical graduates earn $38,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) is one of the 16 technical and community colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System, centered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It serves an 11-county area, with its primary campus in Eau Claire and smaller regional campuses across western Wisconsin, including in Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Neillsville and River Falls.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable, career-focused path — at just $8,000 in median debt at graduation, students here leave with far less financial burden than at most four-year schools. The $38,300 median earnings at 10 years is modest but reasonable given the technical and trades-oriented programs, and it holds up well against that low debt load. If you're eyeing a quick, practical credential without taking on significant risk, this is a sensible choice — just go in with clear eyes about earning ceilings in your specific field.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,272 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Chippewa Valley Technical College
620 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701-6162
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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