Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's degree · Western Technical College · La Crosse, WI
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Western Technical College earn a median of $40,548 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,733 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,704–$67,604). Median debt is $18,940, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's degree) at other Wisconsin schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-State Technical College Wisconsin Rapids | $47,268 | $10,375 |
| Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac | $46,719 | $10,800 |
| Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee | $44,016 | $15,431 |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin Green Bay | $43,736 | $22,027 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee | $43,437 | $17,045 |
| Madison Area Technical College Madison | $43,085 | $16,500 |
| Northcentral Technical College Wausau | $42,172 | $10,250 |
| Northwood Technical College Rice Lake | $41,564 | $11,000 |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Fennimore | $40,415 | $8,500 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay | $40,091 | $13,959 |
| Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland | $39,684 | $10,400 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire | $39,344 | $16,000 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Appleton | $39,337 | $11,875 |
| Gateway Technical College Kenosha | $39,244 | $14,792 |
| Herzing University-Brookfield Brookfield | $30,536 | $29,440 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Western Technical College make?
The median salary is $40,548 one year after graduation and $48,963 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,940.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.