Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Fennimore, WI · Public · Associate degree-granting

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, based in Fennimore, Wisconsin, is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,313 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,470 ten years after enrollment, which is 7% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 59.9%. Mmedian graduate debt is $7,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.8x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,896 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Registered Nursing, Machinist, and Electrical & Power Transmission.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,470
Graduation Rate
59.9%
Median Debt
$7,500
Average Net Price
$12,896
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.37x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.8x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,313
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
70.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$4,904
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,147
Pell Grant Rate
20.2%
Federal Loan Rate
22.8%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$9,918
Income $30K–$48K
$10,424
Income $48K–$75K
$12,468
Income $110K+
$16,662

Student Demographics

Women
59.3%
White
87.0%
Black
3.9%
Hispanic
5.0%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More Races
2.2%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
59.9%

Accreditations

Programs (40)

Associate (17)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $74,218 50
Business Administration & Management $49,502 39
Clinical Laboratory Science $60,865 17
Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services Not reported 17
Accounting Not reported 16
Teacher Education $39,345 15
Agricultural Production Not reported 14
Mental Health Services Not reported 14
Health Services Administration $48,947 13
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians $72,565 9
Criminal Justice & Corrections $61,297 9
Computer Software Engineering $37,444 8
Agricultural Business Not reported 7
Computer Systems Networking Not reported 7
Plant Sciences Not reported 5
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management Not reported 4
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 4

Undergraduate Certificate (20)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Practical Nursing $37,421 171
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $52,866 59
Machinist $60,707 45
Electrical & Power Transmission $77,614 41
Health Services Administration $40,935 30
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 18
Agricultural Sciences $65,881 17
Dental Support Services $38,640 13
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $40,213 13
Secondary Education Not reported 12
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 10
Masonry Not reported 10
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $48,331 10
Agricultural Production Not reported 9
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 8
Food Science & Technology Not reported 5
Carpentry Not reported 5
Accounting Not reported 4
Building Construction Not reported 3
Business Administration & Management Not reported 3
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Human Development & Family Studies Undergraduate Certificate 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Associate 1
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate Certificate 1

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