Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Waukesha County Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (21 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha County Technical College | $36,985* | $53,635 | $12,000 | — |
| Herzing University-Kenosha | $47,310* | $55,934 | $22,586 | 0.48 |
| Herzing University-Brookfield | $47,310* | $55,934 | $22,586 | 0.48 |
| Herzing University-Madison | $47,310* | $55,934 | $22,586 | 0.48 |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin | $45,271* | $46,881 | $21,274 | 0.47 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa | $45,098* | — | $25,967 | 0.58 |
| National Median | $44,134* | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Wisconsin
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Kenosha Kenosha | $13,420 | $47,310 | $22,586 |
| Herzing University-Brookfield Brookfield | $13,420 | $47,310 | $22,586 |
| Herzing University-Madison Madison | $13,420 | $47,310 | $22,586 |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin Green Bay | $11,982 | $45,271 | $21,274 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa Wauwatosa | $19,944 | $45,098 | $25,967 |
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 Waukesha County Technical College, approximately 11% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 18 similar programs in WI. Actual outcomes may vary.