Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
Undergraduate certificate · Western Technical College · La Crosse, WI
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians at Western Technical College earn a median of $46,591 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $62,199 four years after graduating (middle half: $41,552–$82,622). Median debt is $8,969, about 19% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Undergraduate certificate) at other Wisconsin schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood Technical College Rice Lake | $55,793 | $8,500 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire | $49,667 | $11,843 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians graduates from Western Technical College make?
The median salary is $46,591 one year after graduation and $63,596 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,969.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.