Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Fox Valley Technical College

Fox Valley Technical College's Allied Health program falls short of both what Wisconsin students typically earn and what the technical college system generally delivers. Starting earnings of $32,357 trail the state median by nearly $2,000, and rank in just the 40th percentile among Wisconsin programs—meaning most comparable programs in the state produce better outcomes. When you look at top-performing Wisconsin technical colleges like Northcentral or Lakeshore, their graduates earn $20,000+ more in similar programs.

The debt picture compounds the concern. At $24,374, graduates carry above-average debt for this field (higher than both state and national medians), creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.75. While earnings do grow 9% by year four, that still leaves graduates at $35,213—well below what peers at other Wisconsin technical colleges earn right out of the gate. The concerning part isn't just the starting point; it's that this program significantly underperforms within its own state system, where technical colleges typically excel at workforce preparation.

For families choosing between Wisconsin technical colleges, this data suggests looking elsewhere. Programs at Northcentral, Lakeshore, or Western Technical College deliver substantially stronger earnings without necessarily requiring more debt. Unless location factors make Fox Valley the only viable option, the financial case for this specific program is weak compared to readily available alternatives in the state.