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
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Midwifery Education Accreditation Council — Midwifery Education (MEAC) - Midwifery educational institutions and programs conferring degrees and certificates (Accredited)
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 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Wisconsin
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Wisconsin
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Wisconsin
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in Wisconsin
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs in Wisconsin
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Wisconsin
- Highest Earning Colleges in Wisconsin
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Wisconsin
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Wisconsin