Computer Software and Media Applications at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore, WI · Associate's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College graduates in computer software and media applications earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Compares for Computer Software and Media Applications
All 39 colleges reporting computer software and media applications earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $80,056 | $83,302 | #1 | $65,191 |
| 2 | Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN | $73,691 | $70,391 | #2 | $52,264 |
| 3 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $68,249 | $65,192 | #4 | $38,262 |
| 4 | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN | $63,953 | $68,610 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Portland Community College Portland, OR | $63,183 | $63,555 | #5 | $37,572 |
| 6 | Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA | $60,731 | $55,261 | #7 | $30,273 |
| 7 | Lorain County Community College Elyria, OH | $53,984 | $57,609 | #6 | — |
| 8 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $51,584 | $54,852 | #8 | $33,165 |
| 9 | Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL | $48,988 | $52,141 | #9 | — |
| 10 | Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland, WI | $47,111 | $49,021 | #11 | — |
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| 28 | DeVry University-Texas Irving, TX | $38,361 | $39,002 | #25 | — |
| 29 | DeVry University-Virginia Arlington, VA | $38,361 | $34,931 | #31 | — |
| 30 | Quinsigamond Community College Worcester, MA | $37,814 | $33,299 | #36 | $21,803 |
| 31 | Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Fennimore, WI | $37,444 | $38,962 | #26 | — |
| 32 | Luzerne County Community College Nanticoke, PA | $36,875 | $37,502 | #29 | — |
| 33 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $36,393 | $34,639 | #33 | $14,786 |
| 34 | Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud, MN | $35,671 | $34,073 | #34 | — |
Other Majors at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,218 | $61,748 | #755 of 962 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $72,565 | $65,078 | #35 of 60 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $61,297 | $51,806 | #19 of 426 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $60,865 | $56,241 | #20 of 57 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,502 | $40,415 | #256 of 547 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $48,947 | $33,639 | #39 of 286 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | $42,729 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,345 | — | #64 of 160 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | $33,328 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwest Wisconsin Technical College computer software and media applications graduates make?
Graduates earn $37,444 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwest Wisconsin Technical College rank for computer software and media applications?
Among 39 colleges reporting earnings for computer software and media applications graduates, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer software and media applications at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for computer software and media applications ($41,737).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.
