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

Accounting certificate's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College$34,469
Rasmussen University-Wisconsin$47,506$13,0470.27
Gateway Technical College$37,881$14,8560.39
Northcentral Technical College$36,562$13,3050.36
Herzing University-Madison$31,620$26,473$24,2520.77
Herzing University-Brookfield$31,620$26,473$24,2520.77
National Median$31,684$13,0470.41

Other Accounting Programs in Wisconsin

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Rasmussen University-Wisconsin
Green Bay
$11,982$47,506$13,047
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha
$4,853$37,881$14,856
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau
$3,861$36,562$13,305
Herzing University-Madison
Madison
$13,420$31,620$24,252
Herzing University-Brookfield
Brookfield
$13,420$31,620$24,252

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 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, approximately 17% 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.