Business Operations Support and Assistant Services at Western Technical College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (21 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Technical College | $28,137* | $24,252 | $19,000* | — |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | $36,178* | $34,537 | $22,650* | 0.63 |
| Gateway Technical College | $28,779* | $32,675 | $19,000* | 0.66 |
| Northwood Technical College | $27,494* | $37,335 | $16,500* | 0.60 |
| Madison Area Technical College | $27,467* | — | —* | — |
| National Median | $28,691* | — | $20,000* | 0.70 |
Other Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Programs in Wisconsin
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire | $4,724 | $36,178 | $22,650 |
| Gateway Technical College Kenosha | $4,853 | $28,779 | $19,000 |
| Northwood Technical College Rice Lake | $4,524 | $27,494 | $16,500 |
| Madison Area Technical College Madison | $4,780 | $27,467 | — |
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 Western Technical College, approximately 32% 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 4 similar programs in WI. Actual outcomes may vary.