Western Technical College (240170)

https://www.westerntc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,378

1.86% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$9,962

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,906

41.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

39.3%

192 Graduates

About

Western Technical College (240170) is a higher education institution located in La Crosse County, WI. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Western Technical College (240170) were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (213 degrees awarded), Customer Service Management (118 degrees), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (80 degrees).

In 2023, 1,316 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Technical College (240170). 58.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,110 degrees), 19.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (57 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western Technical College (240170) is $4,378, which is $−3,875 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Western Technical College (240170) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,210 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Western Technical College (240170) is $4,378, which is $3,875 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,962.

In 2023, 53% of undergraduate students attending Western Technical College (240170) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,378

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Western Technical College (240170) was $4,378. The cost of tuition at Western Technical College (240170) is $−3,875 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Western Technical College (240170) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,962

2023 Value

7.15%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Western Technical College (240170) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,962. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Western Technical College (240170) grew by 7.15%.

This chart compares the average net price of Western Technical College (240170) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,430

Room and Board

$1,988

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Western Technical College (240170) was of $7,430 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.57% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,988. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.47% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Western Technical College (240170) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Western Technical College (240170) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 17.8% with respect to 2022, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Western Technical College (240170) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Western Technical College (240170) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1210 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Western Technical College (240170) had a total enrollment of 3,906 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Western Technical College (240170) is 1,613 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,293. This means that 41.3% of students enrolled at Western Technical College (240170) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western Technical College (240170), both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.5% White, 6.35% Hispanic or Latino, 4.45% Asian, 3.56% Two or More Races, 2.66% Black or African American, 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0256% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Western Technical College (240170) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (42.9%), followed by White Female (36.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.44%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Technical College (240170) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,906 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Technical College (240170) is 1,613 and the part-time enrollment is 2,293. This means that 41.3% of students enrolled at Western Technical College (240170) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Western Technical College (240170) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

44%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Western Technical College (240170) was 44%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Western Technical College (240170) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Western Technical College (240170) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,987 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
248 enrolled students
Asian
174 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western Technical College (240170) is 76.5% White, 6.35% Hispanic or Latino, 4.45% Asian, 3.56% Two or More Races, 2.66% Black or African American, 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0256% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 234 more women than men received degrees from Western Technical College (240170). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western Technical College (240170) is white (1,110 degrees awarded). There were 19.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (57 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Western Technical College (240170) is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (213 degrees awarded), followed by Customer Service Management (118 degrees) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (80 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western Technical College (240170), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (91 degrees awarded), Precision Production (45 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (60 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Technical College (240170) are Registered nurses (1,464,092 people), Medical & health services managers (164,814 people), Other managers (153,776 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,069 people), and Police officers (138,513 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Technical College (240170) in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (91 degrees awarded), Precision Production (45 degrees), Engineering Technologies (60 degrees), Health (591 degrees), and Construction (25 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Technical College (240170) are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Western Technical College (240170) are Mechanical Technologies (91 degrees awarded), Precision Production (45 degrees), Engineering Technologies (60 degrees), Health (591 degrees), and Construction (25 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Technical College (240170) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,516,979 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (336,094 people), Elementary & secondary schools (284,923 people), Outpatient care centers (252,537 people), and Offices of physicians (208,148 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Western Technical College (240170).

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
87 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
47 degrees awarded
Psychiatric Services Technician
43 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Western Technical College (240170) was Registered Nursing with 87 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Western Technical College (240170) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

541

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

775

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 541 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technical College (240170), which is 0.698 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (775).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Western Technical College (240170) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technical College (240170) in Customer Service Management, which is 0.968 times less than the 63 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 207 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technical College (240170) in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 7.14 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 32% of students graduating from Western Technical College (240170) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (57.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Western Technical College (240170) is Female and Two or More Races (57.1% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,110 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
57 degrees awarded
Asian
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Technical College (240170) is white (1,110 degrees awarded). There were 19.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (57 degrees).

2.43% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
633 degrees awarded
White Male
477 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Technical College (240170) is white female (633 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (477 degrees).

Operations

Western Technical College (240170) has an endowment valued at nearly $7.32M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.11M (15.1%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Western Technical College (240170) had a total salary expenditure of 85.8M. Western Technical College (240170) employs 183 Instructors. Most academics at Western Technical College (240170) are Female Instructor (104), and Male Instructor (79).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Technical College (240170) are: Management, with 59 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 54 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

Endowment

$7.32M

2023 Endowment

7.82%

growth from 2022

Western Technical College (240170) has an endowment valued at about $7.32M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Western Technical College (240170) grew 7.82% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.52M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Western Technical College (240170) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.1M - Federal
$761k - State
$4.13M - Local

As of 2023, Western Technical College (240170) received $1.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $761k from state grants and contracts, and $4.13M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$33.2M

2023 Salaries

2.17%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Western Technical College (240170) paid a median of $33.2M in salaries, which represents 38.7% of their overall expenditure ($85.8M) and a 2.17% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.46% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.61% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.8M

Instructional Salaries

183

Number of Employees

In 2023, Western Technical College (240170) paid a total of $13.8M to 183 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

183 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Western Technical College (240170) was Instructor with 183 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Technical College (240170) were Management with 59 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 54 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Western Technical College (240170) was Female Instructor with 104 employees, and Male Instructor with 79 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Western Technical College (240170).

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