Is Southwest Wisconsin Technical College worth it?
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public, two-year institution in Fennimore, Wisconsin (rural area). It awarded 686 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in nursing assistant patient care assistant, registered nursing and lineworker.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,955
Median earnings 4 years after
$50,757
Median earnings 10 years after
$43,470
Average net price
$12,896
Completion rate
66%
Completions (2024)
686
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
1,313
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $61,748 | $74,218 | 50 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | $53,024 | $77,614 | 42 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $35,167 | $60,707 | 42 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $40,415 | $49,502 | 42 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $22,853 | $37,421 | 35 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $30,929 | $40,213 | 32 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $51,806 | $61,297 | 31 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate | $56,241 | $60,865 | 26 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $38,437 | $40,935 | 20 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $33,639 | $48,947 | 20 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $37,745 | $48,331 | 19 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $25,791 | $38,640 | 19 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $65,078 | $72,565 | 17 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $33,328 | N/A | 17 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | Undergraduate certificate | $44,467 | $65,881 | 16 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 198 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 41 |
| Lineworker | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 39 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 25 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 24 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate under 12 weeks | 22 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 20 |
| Driver and Safety Teacher Education | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 19 |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 19 |
| Direct Entry Midwifery | Associate | 18 |
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Sources: federal figures for Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Wisconsin. Counts under 10 are not published.
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