Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Southwest Wisconsin Technical College · Fennimore, WI
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earn a median of $61,748 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $80,813 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,109–$103,839). Median debt is $10,125, about 16% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Wisconsin schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Madison Madison | $73,342 | $19,259 |
| Blackhawk Technical College Janesville | $69,492 | $11,041 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee | $69,145 | $18,500 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa Wauwatosa | $68,983 | $23,500 |
| Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee | $68,434 | $15,750 |
| Gateway Technical College Kenosha | $68,134 | $14,625 |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin Green Bay | $68,119 | $20,058 |
| Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac | $66,776 | $10,500 |
| Madison Area Technical College Madison | $66,446 | $19,874 |
| Nicolet Area Technical College Rhinelander | $65,071 | $11,500 |
| Mid-State Technical College Wisconsin Rapids | $64,716 | $9,000 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire | $64,532 | $16,700 |
| Northwood Technical College Rice Lake | $64,281 | $9,167 |
| Western Technical College La Crosse | $64,274 | $15,150 |
| Northcentral Technical College Wausau | $63,958 | $8,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College make?
The median salary is $61,748 one year after graduation and $70,241 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,125.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.