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

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers certificate's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Fox Valley Technical College$46,095
Chippewa Valley Technical College$60,950$83,172$5,5000.09
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College$53,024$60,844$5,2250.10
Moraine Park Technical College$41,051$66,222$5,5000.13
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College$31,061$64,458
National Median$38,716$9,5000.25

Other Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Programs in Wisconsin

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire
$4,724$60,950$5,500
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore
$4,796$53,024$5,225
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac
$4,713$41,051$5,500
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay
$4,904$31,061

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 Fox Valley Technical College, approximately 12% 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.