Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin

Public Suburb: Midsize

Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution in Appleton, Wisconsin enrolling 5,825 students, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.. Graduates earn a median of $45,684 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 $11,407. 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 Fox Valley Technical College

Fox Valley Technical College operates as a public institution located in Appleton, Wisconsin (suburb: midsize), with a total reported enrollment of 5,825 students of which 17,383 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. Fox Valley Technical College is categorized as “9” 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 $11,407, with published in-state tuition of $5,040 and a Pell grant recipient share of 13.0%. Median federal student debt at graduation is $10,402, 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 63.1% at six years. Graduates earn a median of $45,684 ten years after enrolling, compared with $42,285 six years post-enrollment. Within three years of entering repayment, 484200.0% of borrowers are making progress on their federal loans, and 62.0% 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

5,825
Total enrollment
Acceptance rate
SAT average
4-yr graduation rate
$45,684
10-yr median earnings
First-year retention

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $5,040
Out-of-State Tuition $7,283
Average Net Price $11,407

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $8,067
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,744
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,235
Over $110,000 $16,737
13.0%
Pell Grant Rate
10.7%
Federal Loan Rate
$10,402
Median Debt
$110/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

White 70.8%
African American 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
International 0.9%
48.6%
Female
45.0%
First Generation

Outcomes

63.1%
6-Year Completion Rate
$42,285
Median Earnings (6yr)
$45,684
Median Earnings (10yr)
62.0%
Earning Over $25K
484200.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Certificate 55 $79,589
Computer Programming Associate's 33 $77,481 $9,048
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's 95 $73,231 $12,333
Fire Protection Associate's 22 $72,460
Criminal Justice and Corrections Certificate 75 $64,741 $9,680
Precision Metal Working Certificate 374 $63,662 $6,577
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate's 38 $63,505 $11,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate 228 $62,822 $8,149
Precision Metal Working Associate's 28 $62,504
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Associate's 51 $62,228 $8,048
Criminal Justice and Corrections Associate's 69 $60,438 $11,000
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Associate's 39 $60,161
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate 124 $55,964
Ground Transportation Certificate 224 $54,099
Accounting and Related Services Associate's 42 $53,601 $8,352
Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate's 90 $53,164 $11,875
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Associate's 26 $52,643 $9,600
Human Resources Management and Services Associate's 39 $51,687 $11,000
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's 20 $48,823
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate's 20 $48,263 $15,134
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate 499 $47,879 $8,250
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate 74 $43,857 $9,624
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate 27 $42,234 $7,135
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate's 24 $42,012 $10,968
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's 14 $41,565
Design and Applied Arts Associate's 41 $40,534 $10,684
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate 74 $39,729
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate's 13 $38,289
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate 29 $38,022 $5,229
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Associate's 18 $37,208
Agricultural Business and Management Associate's 12 $36,848
Security Science and Technology Associate's 16 $35,887 $12,000
Legal Support Services Associate's 12 $34,526
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's 17 $32,711
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians Associate's 4 $32,213
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Associate's 10 $31,799
Marketing Associate's 26 $29,685
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate's 9 $26,933 $11,500
Hospitality Administration/Management Associate's 15 $26,353
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Associate's 31 $23,054 $8,250
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate 14 $14,554

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the admissions statistics for Fox Valley Technical College?
Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution in Appleton, Wisconsin. Total enrollment is 5,825 students.
How much do Fox Valley Technical College graduates earn?
Graduates of Fox Valley Technical College earn a median of $45,684 ten years after enrollment. Six years after enrollment, median earnings are $42,285.
How much does Fox Valley Technical College cost?
The average net price at Fox Valley Technical College is $11,407. In-state tuition is $5,040 and out-of-state tuition is $7,283. Median student debt at graduation is $10,402.
Is Fox Valley Technical College worth the student debt?
The median student debt at Fox Valley Technical College is $10,402, while graduates earn a median of $45,684 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 23% of first-year post-graduation earnings. 484200.0% of borrowers are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $110.

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.