C+

Above Average

Score: 54/100

Overall (traditional)

B+

Outcome Rating

76/100 · earnings-weighted

Mid-State Technical College

2-Year Public

📍 Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494

🌐 https://www.mstc.edu/

Mid-State Technical College — tuition $4,262 in-state, $6,392 out-of-state

Mid-State Technical College campus, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Photo: Mstcwebmaster, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

C+

59/100

Affordability

68/100

Resources

68/100

Experience

38/100

Prestige

31/100

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

2,918

Total Enrollment

54%

Graduation Rate

65%

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$10,303

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Mid-State Technical College ▼

54% 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

$244,714

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,111

1-Year Change

+11.8%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$42,253

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$39,007

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$8,000

Median debt at graduation

51.9%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

23.8%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 19% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 88th 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 Mid-State Technical College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma 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.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections	—	$67,116	+16%	#50 of 176	#52	—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	$25,277	$58,790	+5%	#301 of 757	#278	$4,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	$47,741	$58,692	+2%	#127 of 290	#121	—
Precision Metal Working	$38,653	$50,820	+4%	#130 of 365	#121	—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	$35,056	$37,043	+8%	#226 of 637	#154	$6,500
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	$17,385	—	—	—	—	$5,250

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 Mid-State Technical College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $244,714
Avg rent near campus: $1,111/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 54481 (3.7% cap, Stevens Point)

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🏆 Where Mid-State Technical College Ranks

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

🥈

Construction Trades, Other

of 3 schools

#16

Project Management

of 42 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$4,262	$6,392

Financial Aid

67%

Receive Any Aid

40%

Receive Pell Grants

25%

Take Out Loans

$10,303

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$9,252
$30,001 - $48,000	$9,115
$48,001 - $75,000	$11,381
$75,001 - $110,000	$14,502
$110,001+	$15,269

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 196 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 76 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 72 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 67 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 67 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 60 grads/yr Project Management 58 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 44 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 35 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 34 grads/yr Electrician 31 grads/yr Construction Trades, Other 28 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 24 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 23 grads/yr Digital Marketing 21 grads/yr Accounting 20 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 20 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 20 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 18 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 17 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Mid-State 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

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Business teachers, postsecondary

$97k/yr 103,100 jobs

Student Demographics

2,918

Total Students

56%

Women

44%

Traditional Age (18-24)

54%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 83%

Hispanic 6%

Black 1%

Asian 3%

Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 54%

With Family 46%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,570 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 46%

Hybrid (Some Online) 32%

Fully Online 23%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 44%

25-64 (Adult) 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Mid-State 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 Mid-State Technical College?

Tuition at Mid-State Technical College is $4,262 for in-state students and $6,392 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,303.

What is the graduation rate at Mid-State Technical College?

The graduation rate at Mid-State Technical College is 54%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Mid-State Technical College a good school?

Mid-State Technical College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (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 (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Mid-State Technical College?

Mid-State Technical College has a total enrollment of 2,918 students.

Is there rental demand near Mid-State Technical College?

Yes! Approximately 54% of students at Mid-State Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,570 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Wisconsin Rapids area.

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