College Resources for Parents and Family
Choosing the right college comes down to good information about today's best options, including the advantages of a technical college.
There's great news for today’s high school graduates. The demand for skills gained in two-year technical degree programs is on the rise with no end in sight. And compared to a four-year degree, technical college degrees come with far less student debt.
Narrow down program options by interest field and find a career that’s just right.
With over 90 hands-on degree programs to choose from, satisfying careers with good pay start here.
Technical college degrees are not only highly relevant and in demand, they’re also cost-effective. Mid-State’s low tuition combined with financial aid and scholarships help many of our students graduate debt free.
Dual Credit classes let high school students get a head start on college and explore careers before they commit. The credits earned are entirely free of charge and may even transfer to other Wisconsin technical colleges or four-year colleges.
A campus visit is a great way to learn more about Mid-State programs and student life.
Have a question or need advice? We love to help. Email or call us at 888.575.6782, or contact one of our recruiters directly below.
Carly Lee, High School Outreach
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Adams and Stevens Point Campuses
Adams-Friendship High School
Almond-Bancroft High School
Amherst (Tomorrow River) High School
Assumption Catholic High School
Charles Fernandez Center for Alternative Learning
Pacelli Catholic High School
Point of Discovery Schools (PoDs)
Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH)
Tri-County High School
Kaitlyn Gessert, High School Outreach
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Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids Campuses
Auburndale High School
Columbus Catholic High School
Granton High School
John Edwards (Port Edwards) High School
Lincoln High School (Wisconsin Rapids)
Marshfield High School
Marshfield Alternative High School
Nekoosa High School
Pittsville High School
River Cities High School
Allyse Sullivan, Adult Outreach
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All Campuses
Jackie Esselman, Adult Outreach & Dual Credit
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Wisconsin Rapids and Adams Campuses
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Technical College FAQs
Helping your young family member figure out their post-high school path is just one of many important challenges you face. Explore the vast benefits of higher education and the technical college advantage. And look to us as your resource for college choice and success at Mid-State and beyond.
- Why technical college?
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- It's where communities turn first. Wisconsin Technical Colleges produce graduates who fill critical positions in our communities.
- Most jobs over the next decade will require the kind of occupational training provided by Wisconsin's technical colleges. (Source: According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Great-paying careers. On average, associate degree graduates earn $5,000 a year more in salary than high school graduates!
- Ability to start at a technical college and transfer credits to a bachelor’s degree.
- How is a technical college different from a four-year college?
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- Technical colleges provide education and training for careers.
- Mid-State instructors bring a hands-on approach to the classroom.
- Students spend much of their time in fully equipped laboratories and simulated work environments.
- When companies look for employees, they know that Mid-State graduates have hands-on experience before they begin the job.
- Where many colleges have classes with up to 100 students, Mid-State’s classes generally have around 15 students.
- Other institutions hire instructors with formal education. Mid-State’s instructors have both formal education and real-world experience in the subjects they teach.
- Why choose Mid-State?
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- Mid-State offers over 90 hands-on degree programs.
- Paying for college with little or no debt at graduation is possible at Mid-State. This is thanks to affordable tuition combined with financial aid and scholarships.
- Online and flexible learning options.
- Hands-on learning and instructors with real-world experience.
- Personal attention in classes with a 12:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
- Nearly 80 percent of Mid-State students receive some kind of financial aid.
- Dual Credit opportunities for high school students.
- Options to transfer credits to four-year colleges.
- Support services to help students succeed.
- Mid-State is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- Our graduates are in demand— 89% of graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation.
- Many local employers recruit Mid-State students before they graduate.
- Mid-State has been making futures for 100 years!
Learn about the differences between high school and college on our College Transition page.
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