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Addiction counselor training in Wisconsin

15 addiction counseling programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

12 schools offer these addiction counseling programs, and Wisconsin has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Substance abuse counselors advise people on alcoholism, addiction and related problems. Many have a bachelor's degree, but some positions ask only for a high school diploma and others for a master's, and the license rules outside private practice vary by state.1

In Wisconsin, 4 of the 15 programs take students without a high school diploma, 7 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 3 ask for earlier courses first and 1 asks for a bachelor's degree.

By kind, the 15 programs here are addiction counselor certificate (8 programs) and addiction counseling (associate degree, 7 programs).

See the 15 programs

How much does addiction counselor training cost in Wisconsin?

Certificates and short courses (8 programs)
$2,688 to $6,449most of them, usually 29 to 40 weeks long
Two-year degrees (7 programs)
$9,064 to $10,031most of them, usually 64 to 104 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
62%
Working 6 months later
78%
Earned a year, estimated
about $35,500
Length
32 to 66 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Wisconsin may also offer addiction counselor training. How these figures are made

Is there free addiction counselor training in Wisconsin?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 15 addiction counseling programs in Wisconsin approved for WIOA funding

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15 programs

  • Addiction counselor certificateOnlineEducation and courses

    Substance Use Disorders Counselor Certificate

    University of Wisconsin-Madison - Division of Continuing Studies

    Based in Madison, WI

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    University of Wisconsin-Madison - Division of Continuing Studies, based in Madison, WIAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$43,400
    Price if you pay yourself$2,250
    Program website, Substance Use Disorders Counselor Certificate at University of Wisconsin-Madison - Division of Continuing Studies
    More details about Substance Use Disorders Counselor Certificate at University of Wisconsin-Madison - Division of Continuing Studies
    Finished
    84%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,846
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    346
    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,250
    Program website, Substance Use Disorders Counselor Certificate at University of Wisconsin-Madison - Division of Continuing Studies

  • Addiction counseling (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Substance Use Disorder Counseling

    Fox Valley Technical College

    Appleton

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Fox Valley Technical College, AppletonAddiction counseling (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$32,100
    Price if you pay yourself$9,141

    23 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Substance Use Disorder Counseling at Fox Valley Technical College
    More details about Substance Use Disorder Counseling at Fox Valley Technical College
    Finished
    28%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,015
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,543
    Students counted
    291
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,141
    students trained with WIOA funding
    23
    Program website, Substance Use Disorder Counseling at Fox Valley Technical College

  • Addiction counselor certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Addiction Studies

    Madison Area Technical College

    Madison

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Madison Area Technical College, MadisonAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,200
    Price if you pay yourself$3,618
    School website, Addiction Studies at Madison Area Technical College
    More details about Addiction Studies at Madison Area Technical College
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,288
    Length
    32 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    205
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,618
    School website, Addiction Studies at Madison Area Technical College

  • Addiction counseling (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Substance Use Disorder Counseling

    Northcentral Technical College

    Wausau

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northcentral Technical College, WausauAddiction counseling (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$36,100
    Price if you pay yourself$10,897

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Substance Use Disorder Counseling at Northcentral Technical College
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,018
    Length
    64 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    173
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,897
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10

  • Addiction counselor certificateHybridNo diploma needed

    Substance Abuse Counselor Education

    Northcentral Technical College

    Wausau

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northcentral Technical College, WausauAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$35,500
    Price if you pay yourself$6,201

    17 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Substance Abuse Counselor Education at Northcentral Technical College
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,872
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    142
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,201
    students trained with WIOA funding
    17

  • Addiction counseling (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Substance Use Disorder Counseling

    Blackhawk Technical College

    Janesville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Blackhawk Technical College, JanesvilleAddiction counseling (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,900
    Price if you pay yourself$8,987

    17 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Substance Use Disorder Counseling at Blackhawk Technical College
    More details about Substance Use Disorder Counseling at Blackhawk Technical College
    Finished
    11%
    Working at 6 months
    61%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,727
    Length
    64 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    112
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,987
    students trained with WIOA funding
    17
    Program website, Substance Use Disorder Counseling at Blackhawk Technical College

  • Addiction counselor certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Substance Abuse Counselor Education

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

    Green Bay

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green BayAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,900
    Price if you pay yourself$7,191

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Substance Abuse Counselor Education at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    More details about Substance Abuse Counselor Education at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,723
    Length
    32 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    108
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,191
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Substance Abuse Counselor Education at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

  • Addiction counseling (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Substance Use Disorders Counseling

    Moraine Park Technical College

    Fond du Lac

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du LacAddiction counseling (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$34,800
    Price if you pay yourself$9,210

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Substance Use Disorders Counseling at Moraine Park Technical College
    More details about Substance Use Disorders Counseling at Moraine Park Technical College
    Finished
    43%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,692
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    95
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,210
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Substance Use Disorders Counseling at Moraine Park Technical College

  • Addiction counseling (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Substance Use Disorder Counseling (SUDC)

    Chippewa Valley Technical College

    Eau Claire

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau ClaireAddiction counseling (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,900
    Price if you pay yourself$10,748

    12 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Substance Use Disorder Counseling (SUDC) at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    More details about Substance Use Disorder Counseling (SUDC) at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    Finished
    65%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,228
    Length
    72 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,228
    Students counted
    92
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,748
    students trained with WIOA funding
    12
    Program website, Substance Use Disorder Counseling (SUDC) at Chippewa Valley Technical College

  • Addiction counseling (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC)

    Nicolet College

    Rhinelander

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Nicolet College, RhinelanderAddiction counseling (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$20,600
    Price if you pay yourself$9,314

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) at Nicolet College
    More details about Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) at Nicolet College
    Finished
    30%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,144
    Length
    108 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,274
    Students counted
    73
    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,314
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) at Nicolet College

  • Addiction counselor certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    "360 Circle of Support" AODA Community Substance Abuse Training Program

    TransformationServices, Inc

    Milwaukee

    High school diploma or equivalent

    TransformationServices, Inc, MilwaukeeAddiction counselor certificateHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$50,700
    Price if you pay yourself$9,696
    Program website, "360 Circle of Support" AODA Community Substance Abuse Training Program at TransformationServices, Inc
    More details about "360 Circle of Support" AODA Community Substance Abuse Training Program at TransformationServices, Inc
    Finished
    62%
    Working at 6 months
    45%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,674
    Length
    26 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $75
    Students counted
    38
    Earned a year, estimated
    $50,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,696
    Program website, "360 Circle of Support" AODA Community Substance Abuse Training Program at TransformationServices, Inc

  • Addiction counseling (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Substance Use Disorder Counseling

    Waukesha County Technical College

    Pewaukee

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Waukesha County Technical College, PewaukeeAddiction counseling (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,772
    Program website, Substance Use Disorder Counseling at Waukesha County Technical College
    More details about Substance Use Disorder Counseling at Waukesha County Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,772
    Program website, Substance Use Disorder Counseling at Waukesha County Technical College

  • Addiction counselor certificateIn personBachelor's degree

    Substance Abuse Counselor in Training

    Fox Valley Technical College

    Appleton

    Accredited school

    Bachelor's degree

    Fox Valley Technical College, AppletonAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Bachelor's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,930
    Program website, Substance Abuse Counselor in Training at Fox Valley Technical College
    More details about Substance Abuse Counselor in Training at Fox Valley Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $135
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,930
    Program website, Substance Abuse Counselor in Training at Fox Valley Technical College

  • Addiction counselor certificateIn personEducation and courses

    Substance Abuse Counselor Education 360 Hr Comprehensive Program

    Fox Valley Technical College

    Appleton

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Fox Valley Technical College, AppletonAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,834
    Program website, Substance Abuse Counselor Education 360 Hr Comprehensive Program at Fox Valley Technical College
    More details about Substance Abuse Counselor Education 360 Hr Comprehensive Program at Fox Valley Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,834
    Program website, Substance Abuse Counselor Education 360 Hr Comprehensive Program at Fox Valley Technical College

  • Addiction counselor certificateIn personNo diploma needed

    Substance Abuse Counselor Education

    Northwood Technical College

    Rice Lake

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northwood Technical College, Rice LakeAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,861
    Program website, Substance Abuse Counselor Education at Northwood Technical College
    More details about Substance Abuse Counselor Education at Northwood Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,861
    Program website, Substance Abuse Counselor Education at Northwood Technical College

How to pay for addiction counselor training in Wisconsin

WIOA funding can pay for addiction counselor training in Wisconsin

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for addiction counselor training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for addiction counselor training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Addiction counselor training in Wisconsin

programs with a price cost under $3,000
3 of 15
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
13th of 15
addiction counseling programs here, against the typical state's 4
15 vs 4

State comparisons use the same figures as the addiction counselor training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Addiction counselor training in Appleton, Wausau, Milwaukee and other Wisconsin cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.

Other training in Wisconsin

How addiction counselor training compares with the rest of education and social services: Child care and social services training in Wisconsin

Where the Wisconsin addiction counseling program numbers come from

Which Wisconsin addiction counseling programs are on this list?

These are the addiction counseling programs Wisconsin approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Wisconsin offers.

How the prices and results of Wisconsin addiction counseling programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about addiction counselor training in Wisconsin

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List