Accounting at Herzing University-Kenosha

Herzing University-Kenosha's accounting certificate shows troubling earnings erosion, with graduates earning $31,620 initially but dropping to $26,473 by year four—a 16% decline that runs counter to typical career progression. While the debt load of $24,252 is nearly double Wisconsin's median for this program ($14,856), it's the backwards trajectory that raises red flags. Compare this to Gateway Technical College graduates in the same state earning $37,881, or Rasmussen grads at $47,506, and the value gap becomes stark.

The program does serve a largely Pell-eligible population (62%), and the initial earnings hit Wisconsin's median exactly. However, with an 89% admission rate and a debt burden that far exceeds state norms, families should understand they're paying more for outcomes that deteriorate rather than improve. The small sample size (under 30 graduates) adds uncertainty—this could reflect a few struggling graduates rather than a pattern—but the combination of high debt and declining earnings is hard to dismiss.

For an undergraduate certificate, where the goal is quick workforce entry with minimal debt, nearly $25,000 in loans is steep. Other Wisconsin technical colleges deliver stronger outcomes at lower cost. Unless Herzing-Kenosha offers specific scheduling flexibility or support services crucial to your family's situation, this data suggests looking elsewhere for accounting credentials.