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Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, Wisconsin. 4,127 undergraduate students. 80 programs in the federal Field-of-Study dataset.

UNITID 240116 · OPEID 005304 · IPEDS HDVINTAGE · COLLEGE SCORECARD · 2025-05 · HISTORY 1996–2024
ANOMALY ENGINE · NOTABLE SIGNALS

What the data flags at Chippewa Valley Technical College

Short-arc shifts (recent 3-year window), peer outliers, earnings trend breaks, completion drops, enrollment cliffs, and debt-to-earnings warnings — surfaced deterministically from the federal record. Multi-decade shifts are reported separately in the Long Arc section, since 25-year tuition drift isn't really an anomaly.

COMPLETION DROP · TRENDING WORSE-7pp

150%-time completion

150%-time completion fell 7 pp at Chippewa Valley Technical College vs the 2003–2007 baseline (46.3% vs 53.4%).

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING BETTER-100%

3-year cohort default rate

3-year cohort default rate at Chippewa Valley Technical College fell 100% between 2021 and 2024 (2.5% → 0.0%).

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING BETTER+13%

First-year retention

First-year retention at Chippewa Valley Technical College rose 13% between 2021 and 2024 (63.6% → 72.0%).

SECTION 01 · OUTCOMES SNAPSHOT

The numbers, vs. Wisconsin

Each tile compares this institution to the Wisconsin median for the same metric. Sub-line shows the comparison value, not an interpretation. Sparklines trace the federally available history.

MEDIAN EARNINGS · 10Y
$46,297+6% · 6→10y
Wisconsin median $46,297
MEDIAN EARNINGS · 6Y
$43,630
Treasury earnings · 6y post-entry
COMPLETION · 150%
46.3%+3% · '99→'09
Wisconsin median 58.4%
MEDIAN FEDERAL DEBT
$8,000+336% · '97→'20
At program completion
UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT
4,127+52% · '96→'24
latest IPEDS
RETENTION
70.1%+18% · '04→'24
first-time, full-time
ADMISSION RATE
—±0% · '01→'05
latest cohort
IN-STATE TUITION
$4,724+120% · '00→'24
out-of-state $6,917
SECTION 02 · EARNINGS HORIZONS

How earnings spread, 4 to 10 years after entry

Treasury tax-record earnings for federally aided students who first enrolled at this institution. Each point is a horizon from the most-recent vintage. Single median per horizon (no p25/p75 publishing).

ALL FEDERALLY AIDED STUDENTS · TAX-RECORD EARNINGSVINTAGE 2025-05
Earnings widen with time post-entry. Selection: federal-aid recipients only — not all graduates.Methodology →
SECTION 03 · DEBT-TO-EARNINGS

What loans cost relative to earnings

Annual debt service as a share of median earnings 10 years after entry, computed under federal Direct loan terms (10-year fixed at 6%). The 8% line is the gainful-employment threshold from federal regulation; above 12% has historically been considered “failing” under prior rule cycles.

Institution-wide

2.3%
0%8% · GE20%+

Median federal debt $8,000 amortized over 10 years vs. median earnings $46,297 (10y after entry).

SECTION 04 · LONG ARC

Ten-plus year arc

Federally available history. Coverage varies by metric — IPEDS publishes some series only after 2009 and others only before.

UNDERGRAD · 1996–20244,272
5,9362,31919962024
Undergraduate enrollment.IPEDS EF
COMPLETION 150% · 1999–200955.3%
60%37%19992009
150%-time completion rate.IPEDS GR
MEDIAN DEBT · 1997–2020$11,432
$12,718$2,62519972020
Median federal student debt at exit.SCORECARD
RETENTION · 2004→2024+18%

Chippewa Valley Technical College · retention rose

61.0% → 72.0%

UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT · 1996→2024+52%

Chippewa Valley Technical College · undergrad enrollment rose

2,814 → 4,272

IN-STATE TUITION · 2000→2024+120%

Chippewa Valley Technical College · in-state tuition rose

$2,206 → $4,844

OUT-OF-STATE TUITION · 2000→2024-49%

Chippewa Valley Technical College · out-of-state tuition fell

$14,026 → $7,087

MEDIAN DEBT · 1997→2020+336%

Chippewa Valley Technical College · median debt rose

$2,625 → $11,432

COHORT DEFAULT RATE · 2011→2024-100%

Chippewa Valley Technical College · cohort default rate fell

10.8% → 0.0%

PELL SHARE · 2008→2024-53%

Chippewa Valley Technical College · pell share fell

37.4% → 17.4%

EARNINGS_MEDIAN_10YR · 2007→2020+33%

Chippewa Valley Technical College · earnings_median_10yr rose

$34,800 → $46,297

EARNINGS_MEDIAN_8YR · 2005→2020+27%

Chippewa Valley Technical College · earnings_median_8yr rose

$34,700 → $44,075

EARNINGS_MEDIAN_6YR · 2003→2020+27%

Chippewa Valley Technical College · earnings_median_6yr rose

$34,400 → $43,630

SECTION 05 · PROGRAMS

Ranked by 5-year earnings

Each row is one (CIP × credential) program reported by the institution in College Scorecard's Field-of-Study data. Cohort floor is 30 students; below this, federal data is suppressed.

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.CIP 4603 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$93,91093 gradsElectromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.CIP 1504 · Associate's Degree$74,19722 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.CIP 5138 · Associate's Degree$69,998168 gradsPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.CIP 5139 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$69,051517 gradsHeavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.CIP 4703 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$65,86336 gradsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.CIP 5109 · Associate's Degree$63,52941 gradsCriminal Justice and Corrections.CIP 4301 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$62,79648 gradsComputer Programming.CIP 1102 · Associate's Degree$62,72236 gradsComputer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.CIP 1109 · Associate's Degree$61,30444 gradsPrecision Metal Working.CIP 4805 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$57,152151 gradsCriminal Justice and Corrections.CIP 4301 · Associate's Degree$55,47242 gradsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.CIP 5110 · Associate's Degree$53,26612 gradsHuman Resources Management and Services.CIP 5210 · Associate's Degree$51,49835 gradsGround Transportation.CIP 4902 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$51,27148 gradsAccounting and Related Services.CIP 5203 · Associate's Degree$48,31129 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and Operations.CIP 5202 · Associate's Degree$47,88975 gradsMarketing.CIP 5214 · Associate's Degree$46,63330 gradsAllied Health and Medical Assisting Services.CIP 5108 · Associate's Degree$44,98032 gradsHealth and Medical Administrative Services.CIP 5107 · Associate's Degree$44,31513 gradsAgricultural Business and Management.CIP 0101 · Associate's Degree$42,747—Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.CIP 4706 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$42,64544 gradsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant Services.CIP 5204 · Associate's Degree$42,34414 gradsCarpenters.CIP 4602 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$42,011—Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.CIP 5108 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$36,05324 grads
Showing top 24 of 28 ranked programs.80 TOTAL PROGRAMS
SECTION 06 · BY CIP FAMILY

28 programs with earnings, grouped

Programs are grouped by 2-digit CIP family. Programs without reported earnings are hidden to keep the list focused.

COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCES · CIP 11

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.Associate's Degree$61,30444 gradsComputer Programming.Associate's Degree$62,72236 grads

PERSONAL & CULINARY SERVICES · CIP 12

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$29,37330 grads

EDUCATION · CIP 13

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Associate's Degree$30,43119 grads

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES · CIP 15

Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.Associate's Degree$74,19722 grads

HOMELAND SECURITY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES · CIP 43

Criminal Justice and Corrections.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$62,79648 gradsCriminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's Degree$55,47242 grads

CONSTRUCTION TRADES · CIP 46

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$93,91093 gradsCarpenters.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$42,011—

MECHANIC & REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES · CIP 47

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$42,64544 gradsHeavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$65,86336 grads

PRECISION PRODUCTION · CIP 48

Precision Metal Working.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$57,152151 grads

TRANSPORTATION & MATERIALS MOVING · CIP 49

Ground Transportation.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$51,27148 grads

HEALTH PROFESSIONS · CIP 51

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$69,051517 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's Degree$69,998168 gradsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's Degree$63,52941 gradsAllied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's Degree$44,98032 gradsAllied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$36,05324 gradsDental Support Services and Allied Professions.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$35,95418 gradsHealth and Medical Administrative Services.Associate's Degree$44,31513 gradsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Associate's Degree$53,26612 gradsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$33,92010 grads

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING · CIP 52

Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's Degree$47,88975 gradsHuman Resources Management and Services.Associate's Degree$51,49835 gradsMarketing.Associate's Degree$46,63330 gradsAccounting and Related Services.Associate's Degree$48,31129 gradsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant Services.Associate's Degree$42,34414 grads

AGRICULTURE · CIP 01

Agricultural Business and Management.Associate's Degree$42,747—
FINANCIAL OUTCOME · ILLUSTRATION

Estimate the financial outcome at Chippewa Valley Technical College

Pick a program. Cost from Scorecard net price by family income; earnings from Treasury 5-year-post-completion median, projected forward with a Mincer age-earnings curve. The selection-bias toggle applies the Dale-Krueger shrinkage. Outcomes illustration, not a forecast — see methodology.

Shrinks the earnings premium toward the matched-applicant mean. STEM <15%, business ~40%, arts & education ~60%.

NET PRESENT VALUE
$738,604
Over 40 years, discounted 5.0%
BREAKEVEN
Year 1
First year cumulative discounted earnings cross zero
graduationbreakeven · year 1year 0year 39
Cost per year
$12,577
HS-only baseline · WI
$37,100
Years to complete
1
CIP family
51

Outcomes illustration · not a forecast. Projects observed Scorecard earnings forward with a Mincer age-earnings curve under your assumptions. See methodology for the math.

SECTION 07 · SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS

Same sector and degree mix in Wisconsin

Picked by Carnegie sector × predominant credential level. These are not rankings — just nearest-neighbour surfaces for comparison.

WAUSAU$44.9k

Northcentral Technical College

Public · Predominantly certificates · 49% completion
LA CROSSE$45.3k

Western Technical College

Public · Predominantly certificates · 39% completion
JANESVILLE$41.6k

Blackhawk Technical College

Public · Predominantly certificates · 30% completion
WISCONSIN RAPIDS$42.3k

Mid-State Technical College

Public · Predominantly certificates · 54% completion
RICE LAKE$43.4k

Northwood Technical College

Public · Predominantly certificates · 51% completion
CAUSAL DISCIPLINE

“Chippewa Valley Technical College graduates earn $X” — not “Chippewa Valley Technical College makes you earn $X”

Median earnings describe what cohorts earned. They do not describe what attending Chippewa Valley Technical College caused. Selection effects (who admits, who enrolls, who completes) are real. We publish federal data with strict descriptive phrasing — and link the methodology where you can read about the limitations directly.

Methodology →