Location: Fond du Lac, WI•In-State Tuition: $4,713•Out-of-State Tuition: $6,917
Median Earnings (1yr)
$38,309
24th percentile
25th percentile in Wisconsin
Median Debt
$7,680
46% below national median
D/E Ratio: 0.20 ManageableSample: 18 graduates Limited data

Analysis

Moraine Park's allied health certificate shows troublingly low earnings that lag far behind both Wisconsin peers and national benchmarks. At $38,309 first-year, graduates earn about $9,400 less than the typical Wisconsin program and $7,400 below the national median—placing them in just the 25th percentile statewide. The gap is even starker compared to Wisconsin's top performers: Gateway Technical College graduates earn nearly $30,000 more annually than Moraine Park's, and even the state median of $47,741 represents a substantial premium.

The one bright spot is debt: at $7,680, it's roughly half what students typically borrow for these programs in Wisconsin. This produces a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.20, meaning graduates could theoretically pay off their loans with less than three months' salary. However, lower debt doesn't offset the earnings deficit—over just a few years, the income gap with other Wisconsin programs would dwarf any debt savings.

The small sample size here is critical. With fewer than 30 graduates tracked, these numbers might not represent typical outcomes. Before choosing this program, verify whether students are entering the specific allied health fields you're targeting, and understand why earnings trail so far behind comparable Wisconsin technical colleges. The debt is manageable, but the earning power raises real questions about career preparation.

Where Moraine Park Technical College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions certificate's programs nationally

Moraine Park Technical CollegeOther allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Moraine Park Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Moraine Park Technical College earns $38k — 24th percentile among allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions certificate programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (19 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Moraine Park Technical CollegeFond du Lac$4,713$38,309—$7,6800.20
Gateway Technical CollegeKenosha$4,853$68,753—$10,2580.15
Waukesha County Technical CollegePewaukee$4,720$61,934$63,404$20,6240.33
Herzing University-MadisonMadison$13,420$57,114$57,795$7,1950.13
Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison$4,780$57,005—$17,0000.30
Western Technical CollegeLa Crosse$4,716$50,704—$12,9170.25
National Median—$45,746—$14,1670.31

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions graduates

Medical Dosimetrists

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

$138,110/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Physician Assistants

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Anesthesiologist Assistants

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Nuclear Technicians

Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiation Therapists

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

$101,990/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

$97,020/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

$89,340/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Respiratory Therapists

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

$80,450/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree
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 Moraine Park Technical College, approximately 20% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 28 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.