Business Administration, Management and Operations at Herzing University-Kenosha

Wisconsin's technical colleges dominate business associate programs for good reason—their graduates earn $7,000 to $17,000 more annually than Herzing-Kenosha's graduates. At $30,536 in the first year, this program places in just the 25th percentile statewide, meaning three-quarters of comparable Wisconsin programs deliver better starting salaries. That gap is particularly concerning when Herzing charges nearly $39,000 in student debt—more than double the state median and nearly triple the national average for this degree.

The debt burden creates a mathematical problem that's hard to ignore. Graduates owe more than their first year's salary, and even after four years when earnings reach $37,295, they're still earning less than peers at technical colleges made in year one. While the 22% earnings growth shows some progress, it doesn't overcome the initial disadvantage. With 62% of Herzing students receiving Pell grants, this debt load hits families who can least afford a suboptimal return on their investment.

For families considering a business associate degree in Wisconsin, the technical college system offers a clearer path: lower tuition, stronger industry connections, and significantly better earnings outcomes. Unless Herzing offers specific advantages like scheduling flexibility or transfer agreements that matter for your situation, this program's combination of below-average earnings and above-average debt makes it difficult to recommend over the state's proven alternatives.