C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
72/100 · earnings-weighted

Gateway Technical College

2-Year Public
📍 Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144
Outcomes
C+
58/100
Affordability
B
72/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
D
36/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

10,134
Total Enrollment
47%
Graduation Rate
74%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,902
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Gateway Technical College ▼

46% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$335,835
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,447
1-Year Change
+10.8%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Gateway Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,264
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,333
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,165
Median debt at graduation
51.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
17%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 30% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 83rd percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WI wage index 0.92). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Gateway Technical College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$68,134$76,672-5%#628 of 962#641$14,625
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$45,246$66,344+14%#35 of 176#29$10,833
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$53,437$64,461-1%#273 of 560#270$9,439
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$41,942$63,162+15%#17 of 87#13$18,375
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians—$58,581-14%#51 of 59#49—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$39,244$55,156+13%#126 of 547#85$14,792
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$38,668$54,714+-0%#68 of 117#50$12,416
Criminal Justice and Corrections$38,881$51,666+11%#132 of 426#100$13,292
Marketing—$50,009+13%#13 of 30#9$16,501
Accounting and Related Services$42,427$47,238-1%#139 of 225#118$14,492
Health and Medical Administrative Services$32,728$42,878+16%#109 of 286#93$11,832
Computer Programming$41,728—————
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$28,094$41,527+2%#24 of 58#16$20,000
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians$37,132—————
Design and Applied Arts$29,734$33,848-11%#71 of 90#67$14,966
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services$28,779————$19,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Gateway Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $335,835
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,447/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 53140 (5.4% cap, Kenosha)

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🏆 Where Gateway Technical College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Teacher Assistant/Aide
of 26 schools
🥈
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist
of 24 schools
🥈
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
of 6 schools
🥈
Security and Loss Prevention Services
of 8 schools
#4
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
of 100 schools
#4
Office Management and Supervision
of 34 schools
#5
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
of 22 schools
#12
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
of 100 schools
#24
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
of 100 schools
#25
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,386 $6,579

Financial Aid

56%
Receive Any Aid
40%
Receive Pell Grants
21%
Take Out Loans
$7,902
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,774
$30,001 - $48,000$7,947
$48,001 - $75,000$10,632
$75,001 - $110,000$13,607
$110,001+$14,379

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 663 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 172 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 169 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 164 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 143 grads/yr Teacher Assistant/Aide 118 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 106 grads/yr Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 94 grads/yr Office Management and Supervision 93 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 77 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 68 grads/yr Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor 56 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 52 grads/yr Security and Loss Prevention Services 50 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 48 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 47 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 40 grads/yr Teaching Assistants/Aides, Other 39 grads/yr Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 39 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 35 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Gateway Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Paramedics
$58k/yr 101,900 jobs
Emergency medical technicians
$41k/yr 181,000 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
$62k/yr 651,400 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

Student Demographics

10,134
Total Students
52%
Women
28%
Traditional Age (18-24)
46%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Hispanic 24%
Black 9%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 46%
With Family 54%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~4,702 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 70%
Hybrid (Some Online) 15%
Fully Online 15%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 28%
25-64 (Adult) 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Gateway Technical College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Gateway Technical College?
Tuition at Gateway Technical College is $4,386 for in-state students and $6,579 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,902.
What is the graduation rate at Gateway Technical College?
The graduation rate at Gateway Technical College is 47%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Gateway Technical College a good school?
Gateway Technical College has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Gateway Technical College?
Gateway Technical College has a total enrollment of 10,134 students.
Is there rental demand near Gateway Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 46% of students at Gateway Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 4,702 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Kenosha area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology