Analysis
Gateway Technical College's interdisciplinary associate's degree operates in a data vacuum—both earnings and debt figures here come from national medians rather than actual graduate outcomes. This happens when too few students complete a program to report publicly, which itself tells you something about scale and perhaps demand.
The estimated $36,000 first-year salary and $13,000 debt load suggest a manageable start if those numbers hold true locally. Nationally, interdisciplinary programs at the associate level span a wide range—from roughly $36,000 to $42,500 at the higher end—because "interdisciplinary" can mean vastly different combinations of coursework leading to different career paths. Without knowing what fields this particular program combines or what jobs Gateway graduates actually pursue, you're essentially betting on an average that may not reflect Wisconsin's labor market or this school's specific curriculum design.
The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36 looks reasonable on paper, but that's cold comfort when you don't know if graduates in Kenosha earn anywhere near the national median. Before committing, demand specifics from Gateway: What do recent completers actually do for work? What's the typical course sequence? How does this degree stack against a more defined associate's program in a single field? The program's small size might mean personalized attention, or it might signal employers don't know what to make of the credential.
Where Gateway Technical College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all multi/interdisciplinary studies associates's programs nationally
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies associates's programs at top institutions nationally
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gateway Technical CollegeKenosha | $4,853 | $35,979* | — | $13,012* | — |
 Central Carolina Technical CollegeSumter | $5,715 | $59,456* | $57,364 | —* | — |
 Thomas Edison State UniversityTrenton | $6,638 | $58,827* | $80,459 | $11,312* | 0.19 |
 Tri-County Technical CollegePendleton | $4,448 | $51,330* | $52,881 | —* | — |
 Bluegrass Community and Technical CollegeLexington | $4,706 | $48,307* | $50,784 | $13,077* | 0.27 |
 Aiken Technical CollegeGraniteville | $5,044 | $45,236* | — | —* | — |
| National Median | — | $35,979* | — | $13,023* | 0.36 |
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 Gateway Technical College, approximately 22% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 29 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.