Median Earnings (1yr)
$14,554
5th percentile
10th percentile in Wisconsin
Est. Median Debt
$10,886
Est. from national median (9 programs)

Where Fox Valley Technical College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all somatic bodywork certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Fox Valley Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin

Somatic Bodywork certificate's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (10 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Fox Valley Technical CollegeAppleton$4,916$14,554โ€”$10,886*โ€”
East-West Healing Arts InstituteMadisonโ€”$29,450โ€”โ€”*โ€”
Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison$4,780$29,119โ€”โ€”*โ€”
The Institute of Beauty and WellnessMilwaukeeโ€”$24,115$29,160$8,792*0.36
Aveda Institute-MadisonMadisonโ€”$24,115$29,160$8,792*0.36
National Medianโ€”$20,079โ€”$8,792*0.44
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with somatic bodywork graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Massage Therapists

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.

$57,950/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award
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.

Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.