Nursing at Blackhawk Technical College

Janesville, WI · Public · Associate Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

a compact campus enrolling 2,457 students in Janesville, WI.

Program Analysis

At $69,492/yr, Nursing graduates from Blackhawk Technical College land near the $69,474 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 90.0x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 3% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Nursing career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

The median debt load of $11,041 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #345 ranking among 947 Nursing programs places Blackhawk Technical College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

For students considering alternatives, 4 registered apprenticeship programs align with Nursing careers — offering paid training instead of tuition costs.

85 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
79
Low End
85
Score
85
High End
Earnings $69,492/yr (0% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$69K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
90.2x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$8,340
Out-of-state: $11,854
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,041
1.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$61,984
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Nursing graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Nurse anesthetists $223,210 +8.6% 83%
Nurse practitioners $129,210 +40.1% 52%
Nurse midwives $128,790 +11.1% 61%
Nurse anesthetists
$223,210
+8.6% growth 83% AI-proof
Nurse practitioners
$129,210
+40.1% growth 52% AI-proof
Nurse midwives
$128,790
+11.1% growth 61% AI-proof

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Nursing Career Guide

What can you do with a Nursing credential from Blackhawk Technical College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Blackhawk Technical College's Nursing program score?
This program scores 85/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Nursing nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, hands-on AI resilience, and solid financial return.
Will AI affect Nursing careers?
With 39% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $727,041 in decade earnings vs $752,108 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What's the typical debt for Nursing graduates from Blackhawk Technical College?
Median debt of just $11,041 against $69,492/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 2 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Nursing graduates?
Yes — 4 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Nursing career paths, including Home Health Director. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Blackhawk Technical College.
Is there demand for Nursing workers?
With approximately 292,500 annual openings across mapped careers, Nursing offers a very large employment pool. Blackhawk Technical College graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →