Blackhawk Technical College

Janesville, Wisconsin

Public Suburb: Small

Blackhawk Technical College is a public institution in Janesville, Wisconsin enrolling 2,488 students, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.. Graduates earn a median of $41,620 ten years after enrollment, based on U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal financial aid data. The average net price after financial aid is $9,330. This profile includes admissions data, graduation rates, program-level earnings, and cost breakdowns to help students compare colleges using official federal data.

What the IPEDS & College Scorecard Data Shows for Blackhawk Technical College

Blackhawk Technical College operates as a public institution located in Janesville, Wisconsin (suburb: small), with a total reported enrollment of 2,488 students of which 5,464 are undergraduates. Institution-level records in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) classify each school by Carnegie category, ownership sector, and urban/rural locale, which is how this profile’s peer group and cost cohort are determined. Blackhawk Technical College is categorized as “8” under the Carnegie classification system, a meaningful signal when comparing like-to-like institutions.

Selectivity and financial signals give context to what applicants can expect. Admission rate data is not currently reported for this institution. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $9,330, with published in-state tuition of $4,267 and a Pell grant recipient share of 36.4%. Median federal student debt at graduation is $9,550, drawn from the U.S. Treasury-matched College Scorecard file.

Outcomes reveal whether the investment pays back. Four-year completion rate data is unavailable, rising to 32.1% at six years. Graduates earn a median of $41,620 ten years after enrolling, compared with $37,606 six years post-enrollment. Within three years of entering repayment, 206500.0% of borrowers are making progress on their federal loans, and 52.9% of graduates earn above the high-school threshold. Treating these numbers as a single snapshot alongside the cost cohort is the standard approach for evaluating ROI under the College Scorecard methodology.

Quick Facts

2,488
Total enrollment
Acceptance rate
SAT average
4-yr graduation rate
$41,620
10-yr median earnings
First-year retention

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $4,267
Out-of-State Tuition $6,061
Average Net Price $9,330

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $7,287
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,391
$48,001 – $75,000 $10,260
Over $110,000 $15,522
36.4%
Pell Grant Rate
23.3%
Federal Loan Rate
$9,550
Median Debt
$101/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

White 67.2%
African American 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
International 0.8%
57.8%
Female
50.8%
First Generation

Outcomes

32.1%
6-Year Completion Rate
$37,606
Median Earnings (6yr)
$41,620
Median Earnings (10yr)
52.9%
Earning Over $25K
206500.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections Certificate 45 $84,894
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's 54 $81,616 $11,041
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate's 10 $56,863
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate's 7 $53,504
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate 246 $53,104 $3,500
Human Resources Management and Services Associate's 3 $49,182
Criminal Justice and Corrections Associate's 23 $49,012 $9,493
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate's 26 $45,901
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate 11 $45,696
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's 0 $44,942
Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate's 15 $44,824
Accounting and Related Services Associate's 7 $39,369
Precision Metal Working Certificate 110 $38,649
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Associate's 13 $38,396
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Certificate 6 $36,221
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate 3 $34,704
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate 11 $33,743
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Associate's 8 $33,446
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's 10 $32,029
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate 14 $29,322
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate's 7 $26,896
Marketing Associate's 2 $20,140

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the admissions statistics for Blackhawk Technical College?
Blackhawk Technical College is a public institution in Janesville, Wisconsin. Total enrollment is 2,488 students.
How much do Blackhawk Technical College graduates earn?
Graduates of Blackhawk Technical College earn a median of $41,620 ten years after enrollment. Six years after enrollment, median earnings are $37,606.
How much does Blackhawk Technical College cost?
The average net price at Blackhawk Technical College is $9,330. In-state tuition is $4,267 and out-of-state tuition is $6,061. Median student debt at graduation is $9,550.
Is Blackhawk Technical College worth the student debt?
The median student debt at Blackhawk Technical College is $9,550, while graduates earn a median of $41,620 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 23% of first-year post-graduation earnings. 206500.0% of borrowers are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $101.

Data Sources

Data as of 2024-25 academic year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Primary: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Data reflects most recent available year.

Institutional characteristics: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) institutional characteristics file.

Earnings: Median earnings 6 and 10 years after enrollment, from U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal student aid data.

Program data: Credential-level earnings from the College Scorecard Field of Study dataset.

All federal data sources used on this page

Earnings data sourced from IRS records via the U.S. Treasury–Department of Education matching used by the College Scorecard.