Design and Applied Arts at Moraine Park Technical College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Moraine Park Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Moraine Park Technical College graduates earn $21k, placing them in the 20th percentile of all design and applied arts associates programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin
Design and Applied Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (12 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moraine Park Technical College | $21,388 | — | $15,554* | — |
| Waukesha County Technical College | $39,095 | $31,069 | $15,554* | 0.40 |
| Fox Valley Technical College | $32,673 | $32,585 | $16,582* | 0.51 |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin | $32,246 | — | $28,722* | 0.89 |
| Madison Area Technical College | $30,710 | — | $15,750* | 0.51 |
| Gateway Technical College | $29,734 | $29,235 | $15,500* | 0.52 |
| National Median | $27,846 | — | $14,454* | 0.52 |
Other Design and Applied Arts Programs in Wisconsin
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee | $4,720 | $39,095 | $15,554 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Appleton | $4,916 | $32,673 | $16,582 |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin Green Bay | $11,982 | $32,246 | $28,722 |
| Madison Area Technical College Madison | $4,780 | $30,710 | $15,750 |
| Gateway Technical College Kenosha | $4,853 | $29,734 | $15,500 |
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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.