Accounting at Fox Valley Technical College

Fox Valley Technical College's accounting associate program graduates earn more than the national average, but fall slightly below what you'd typically see at comparable Wisconsin technical colleges. Starting at $41,261, graduates earn roughly $1,100 more than the national median for this degree, placing them in the 70th percentile nationally. However, within Wisconsin—where technical college accounting programs are unusually strong—this ranks at the 40th percentile, trailing schools like Waukesha County Tech and Madison Area Tech by about $4,000 annually.

The debt load of $15,835 is manageable, translating to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 that most families could reasonably handle. The concerning element is the earnings trajectory: graduates actually see a slight decline from year one to year four rather than the growth you'd hope for. That said, the sample size here is quite small (under 30 graduates tracked), which means a few outliers could skew these numbers significantly.

For Wisconsin families, this comes down to proximity and cost. Fox Valley delivers solid training at a reasonable price, but if you're comparing offers from multiple Wisconsin technical colleges, several alternatives show both higher starting salaries and better earnings momentum. If Fox Valley is your local option with lower living costs, the value proposition holds up fine—just know you're not getting the state's top accounting program.