Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Southwest Wisconsin Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College graduates earn $26k, placing them in the 54th percentile of all dental support services and allied professions certificate 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
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (16 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | $25,791 | $24,198 | $9,362* | — |
| Herzing University-Madison | $41,499 | $27,192 | $18,624* | 0.45 |
| Western Technical College | $33,322 | $34,238 | —* | — |
| Fox Valley Technical College | $31,038 | $28,372 | $5,500* | 0.18 |
| Waukesha County Technical College | $30,725 | $29,576 | $11,399* | 0.37 |
| Lakeshore Technical College | $28,022 | — | —* | — |
| National Median | $25,255 | — | $9,500* | 0.38 |
Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in Wisconsin
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Madison Madison | $13,420 | $41,499 | $18,624 |
| Western Technical College La Crosse | $4,716 | $33,322 | — |
| Fox Valley Technical College Appleton | $4,916 | $31,038 | $5,500 |
| Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee | $4,720 | $30,725 | $11,399 |
| Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland | $4,649 | $28,022 | — |
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 19 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.