Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (22 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Nicolet Area Technical College$37,768
Madison Area Technical College$43,237$22,5390.52
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College$39,122$38,809
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College$38,437$35,891$13,3810.35
Northwood Technical College$35,796$33,261$10,5340.29
Fox Valley Technical College$34,534$34,494$9,9990.29
National Median$27,783$10,3720.37

Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in Wisconsin

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Madison Area Technical College
Madison
$4,780$43,237$22,539
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay
$4,904$39,122
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore
$4,796$38,437$13,381
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake
$4,524$35,796$10,534
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton
$4,916$34,534$9,999

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 Nicolet Area Technical College, approximately 25% 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.