Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at Mid-State Technical College

Mid-State's electrical program sits right in Wisconsin's middle ground, with estimates suggesting first-year earnings around $47,000—enough to match the state median but falling short of top performers like Chippewa Valley ($61,000) or Southwest Wisconsin ($53,000). Based on comparable Wisconsin programs, graduates here carry roughly $5,500 in debt, which creates one of the most manageable debt loads you'll find in technical training. That 0.12 debt-to-earnings ratio means the typical borrower could theoretically pay off their entire obligation in about six weeks of gross earnings.

The catch is that these figures come from just a handful of similar programs statewide, not Mid-State's actual graduate outcomes. With only 12 schools offering this credential in Wisconsin and small cohort sizes triggering data suppression, the range of possibilities is wide—peer programs span from $31,000 to $61,000 in first-year earnings. The national picture ($38,700 median) suggests Wisconsin programs generally outperform, but individual program quality, industry connections, and local labor markets make a significant difference.

For families weighing this investment, the low estimated debt is the strongest selling point. Even if earnings land at the lower end of the state range, you're looking at a credential that typically doesn't saddle graduates with crushing payments. Ask Mid-State directly about job placement rates and which employers hire their graduates—those specifics matter more than state averages when you're dealing with estimated figures.