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Herzing University-Madison charges nearly 50% more debt than most Wisconsin programs in this field—$29,500 versus the state median of $23,187—yet produces earnings that sit right at Wisconsin's median but $3,000 below the national average. With robust data from 100+ graduates, this pattern is consistent: earnings start at $34,039 and stay essentially flat four years later, while technical colleges across Wisconsin are launching graduates into careers earning $40,000-$50,000+ annually.

The 60th state percentile ranking sounds reasonable until you see what it really means: performing in the middle of the pack while costing significantly more. Meanwhile, Wisconsin's technical college system demonstrates what's possible in this field at lower cost. The debt burden here translates to roughly 87% of first-year salary—manageable on paper, but concerning when those earnings show no growth trajectory and lag behind both state and national competitors.

For parents weighing options, Wisconsin's technical colleges offer a clearer value proposition in this field: lower debt, higher earnings, and graduates who start $5,000-$20,000 ahead annually. Unless location or scheduling constraints make Herzing the only option, the premium pricing doesn't align with the career outcomes in a field where credentials from more affordable institutions consistently outperform.