Nursing at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College sits in Fennimore, WI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 41 nursing degrees were awarded at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College.
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Online Class Availability at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Many students take online classes at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Of 2,849 students, 617 (22%) studied exclusively online and 458 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #8 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #21 of 41 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #94 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #109 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #677 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #868 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Graduates of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,389 |
| 2 years | $53,219 |
| 3 years | $54,731 |
| 4 years | $62,369 |
| 5 years | $70,241 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College take home a median $62,369, compared with $41,905 for all Southwest Wisconsin Technical College graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College comes in at $15,329.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are 95% women (39) and 5% men (2).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Among the 41 associate’s nursing graduates at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, 95% were women (39) and 5% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 5% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
This Nursing program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 41 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.