Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 50.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $46,709
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 59.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $127/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $50,856 | |
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $49,683 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Associate | $43,798 | $18,975 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Associate | $43,426 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate | $42,682 | $12,400 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Certificate | $39,729 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Associate | $39,369 | $12,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $38,289 | |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. | Certificate | $38,289 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $37,478 | |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | Associate | $35,880 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $34,485 | $11,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate | $33,741 | $18,750 |
| Graphic Communications. | Associate | $30,119 | |
| Marketing. | Associate | $29,685 | $12,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Southeast Technical College graduates enter the workforce with modest debt loads, carrying a median of $12,000 compared to national averages exceeding $30,000 for many programs. Monthly loan payments of $127 represent just 3.3% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's 97.9% employment rate reflects strong demand for skilled technicians in healthcare, manufacturing, and trades throughout the upper Midwest. Graduates earn $43,241 in their first year, climbing to $50,646 by year five. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.26 beats most four-year programs. With low debt, high employment rates, and steady wage growth in recession-resistant fields, Southeast Technical delivers a strong return on investment.