Business Administration, Management and Operations at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College's associate program lands graduates near $40,000 annually—placing it in the 76th percentile nationally but notably below the state median of $40,482. Among Wisconsin's 26 technical colleges offering business administration, this program sits in the 40th percentile, trailing schools like Mid-State ($47,268) and Moraine Park ($46,719) by substantial margins. For families comparing in-state options, it's worth understanding why other Wisconsin technical colleges produce graduates earning 15-20% more.

The debt load at $16,134 remains manageable with a 0.40 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates typically owe about five months' worth of their first-year salary. However, the stagnant earnings trajectory—actually dipping slightly from year one to year four—suggests limited advancement opportunities compared to programs where graduates see meaningful wage growth. This flat pattern appears across multiple Wisconsin business programs, indicating it may reflect regional market conditions rather than program-specific issues.

For Wisconsin families, this program offers a reasonably safe path to $40,000 annually with modest debt, but not necessarily the strongest return among state technical colleges. If your student has the flexibility to attend Mid-State or Moraine Park instead, the $6,000-7,000 annual earnings difference would recoup any additional commuting or housing costs within a year or two.