Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, Wisconsin · Public · 4,272 undergraduates
Of 30 programs with reported earnings, 28 leave graduates out-earning a typical Wisconsin high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 53 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,483 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,105 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,868 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,585 |
| $110k and up | $16,821 |
| All families (average) | $12,285 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $65,043 | +$27,472 | clears the bar | $11,562 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $73,255 | +$35,684 | clears the bar | $16,700 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,830 | +$20,259 | clears the bar | $8,281 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $48,944 | +$11,373 | clears the bar | $16,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,289 | +$18,718 | clears the bar | $9,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $65,275 | +$27,704 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $86,785 | +$49,214 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $69,512 | +$31,941 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,064 | +$13,493 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $68,487 | +$30,916 | clears the bar | $11,843 | 0.4 yrs |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $61,082 | +$23,511 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $75,000 | +$37,429 | clears the bar | $13,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer Programming | Associate's Degree | $62,189 | +$24,618 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $60,431 | +$22,860 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,138 | +$2,567 | clears the bar | $9,994 | 3.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 30 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 17% of students receive Pell grants · 50% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.