Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Based on comparable IT programs across Wisconsin's technical college system, this degree tracks toward manageable debt and solid entry-level tech earnings. The estimated $15,516 in debt sits comfortably below both the state median ($16,828) and especially the national median ($21,480), while projected first-year earnings of $42,321 align almost exactly with what similar programs in Wisconsin typically produce. That creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.37—meaning graduates would owe roughly four months of their first year's salary, a reasonable starting point for a two-year technical credential.

The caveat is that other Wisconsin technical colleges with reported data show a range of outcomes in this field. Madison Area grads earn around $54,784 in their first year, while Fox Valley and Northcentral cluster near the state median where Northeast Wisconsin's estimates land. Without actual outcomes data for this specific program, it's unclear whether Northeast Wisconsin performs closer to the state's stronger programs or simply holds the middle. The low Pell percentage (17%) suggests the student body may already have financial advantages that could skew outcomes.

For families seeking an affordable entry into IT work, the estimated debt load here won't create a crushing burden, and Wisconsin's technical college system has a strong track record in this field. Just recognize you're working with peer program estimates rather than this school's proven results—ask Northeast Wisconsin directly about job placement rates and where their recent grads actually land.