Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin

Business Administration, Management and Operations associates's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (26 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Blackhawk Technical College$33,049
Mid-State Technical College$47,268$38,544$16,0440.34
Moraine Park Technical College$46,719$41,153$13,9990.30
Waukesha County Technical College$44,016$48,039$18,0190.41
Rasmussen University-Wisconsin$43,736$45,005$25,5550.58
Milwaukee Area Technical College$43,437$43,686$18,9770.44
National Median$33,977$13,9800.41

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Wisconsin

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids
$4,886$47,268$16,044
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac
$4,713$46,719$13,999
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee
$4,720$44,016$18,019
Rasmussen University-Wisconsin
Green Bay
$11,982$43,736$25,555
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee
$5,017$43,437$18,977

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Blackhawk Technical College, approximately 36% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.