Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Southwest Wisconsin Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College graduates earn $43k, placing them in the 48th percentile of all computer systems networking and telecommunications associates programs nationally.
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
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications associates's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (18 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | $42,729 | $52,829 | $14,666* | — |
| Madison Area Technical College | $65,324 | — | —* | — |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | $47,268 | $55,927 | $13,500* | 0.29 |
| Western Technical College | $45,381 | $60,209 | $15,832* | 0.35 |
| Herzing University-Brookfield | $43,901 | $49,816 | $30,649* | 0.70 |
| Herzing University-Madison | $43,901 | $49,816 | $30,649* | 0.70 |
| National Median | $43,276 | — | $21,874* | 0.51 |
Other Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Programs in Wisconsin
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Area Technical College Madison | $4,780 | $65,324 | — |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire | $4,724 | $47,268 | $13,500 |
| Western Technical College La Crosse | $4,716 | $45,381 | $15,832 |
| Herzing University-Brookfield Brookfield | $13,420 | $43,901 | $30,649 |
| Herzing University-Madison Madison | $13,420 | $43,901 | $30,649 |
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 Southwest Wisconsin 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 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.