Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies 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 $38k, placing them in the 61th percentile of all vehicle maintenance and repair technologies certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies 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 | $37,745 | — | $8,688* | — |
| Fox Valley Technical College | $45,675 | $53,391 | $8,250* | 0.18 |
| Gateway Technical College | $43,965 | — | $9,333* | 0.21 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | $38,091 | $38,463 | $9,500* | 0.25 |
| Lakeshore Technical College | $37,431 | — | —* | — |
| Madison Area Technical College | $37,001 | $32,368 | $9,500* | 0.26 |
| National Median | $35,905 | — | $11,000* | 0.31 |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Wisconsin
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Valley Technical College Appleton | $4,916 | $45,675 | $8,250 |
| Gateway Technical College Kenosha | $4,853 | $43,965 | $9,333 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire | $4,724 | $38,091 | $9,500 |
| Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland | $4,649 | $37,431 | — |
| Madison Area Technical College Madison | $4,780 | $37,001 | $9,500 |
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 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.