Health and Medical Administrative Services at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College's medical administrative services program produces graduates earning about $33,600 in their first year—slightly above the national median but trailing the Wisconsin state median by roughly $500. More importantly, the program ranks in just the 40th percentile among Wisconsin's 21 schools offering this credential, with several in-state alternatives like Western Technical College ($41,500) and Fox Valley Technical College ($38,900) delivering significantly stronger outcomes. Given that many students attend technical colleges close to home for convenience and cost, it's worth noting that peer institutions in Wisconsin appear to generate better returns.

The debt load of $21,512 is reasonable, coming in below both state and national medians, which helps offset the middling earnings. The 0.64 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates would dedicate about 64% of their first-year salary to completely pay off loans—manageable for an associate's degree but not exceptional. However, the small sample size here (under 30 graduates) means these figures could shift considerably with a larger cohort.

If your child is set on medical administration in southwestern Wisconsin, this program won't saddle them with excessive debt. But if they're willing to consider other technical colleges in the state, the data suggests they could achieve 15-25% higher earnings with similar or lower debt burdens. Location matters in technical education, but so does outcome quality—and this program sits squarely in the middle of Wisconsin's pack.