Western Technical College (240170)

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,665

5.44% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$8,627

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

13.9%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

4,108

41.9% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

41.5%

285 Graduates

About

Western Technical College (240170) is a higher education institution located in La Crosse County, WI. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Western Technical College (240170) were .

In 2017, 1,641 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Technical College (240170). 54.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.2% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (1,404 degrees), 19.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (72 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western Technical College (240170) is $3,665, which is $-3,749 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Western Technical College (240170) is $3,665, which is $-3,749 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,627.

In 2017, 45% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 44% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$3,665

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Western Technical College (240170) was $3,665. The cost of tuition at Western Technical College (240170) is $-3,749 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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

Average Net Price

$8,627

2017 Value

1.65%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Western Technical College (240170) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,627. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Western Technical College (240170) grew by 1.65%.

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

$6,360

Room and Board

$1,616

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Western Technical College (240170) was of $6,360 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,616. The cost of room and board increased by 1.53% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.66% 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

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

44%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

45% of undergraduate students at Western Technical College (240170) received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 15.1% with respect to 2016, when 53% 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.

13.9%

2016 Default Rate

204

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Western Technical College (240170) was 13.9%, which represents 204 out of the 1467 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) has a total enrollment of 4,108 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Technical College (240170) is 1,723 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,385. This means that 41.9% 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 83.2% White, 3.99% Asian, 2.68% Hispanic or Latino, 2.22% Black or African American, 2.02% Two or More Races, 0.974% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0974% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Western Technical College (240170) in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Male (46.5%), followed by White Female (40%) and Asian Male (2.21%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Technical College (240170), both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,108 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Technical College (240170) is 1,723 and the part-time enrollment is 2,385. This means that 41.9% of students enrolled at Western Technical College (240170) are enrolled full-time compared with 36% 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

61%

2017 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 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), Western Technical College (240170) had a retention rate approximately the same as 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

White
3,417
Asian
164
Hispanic or Latino
110

The enrolled student population at Western Technical College (240170) is 83.2% White, 3.99% Asian, 2.68% Hispanic or Latino, 2.22% Black or African American, 2.02% Two or More Races, 0.974% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0974% 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 45.9% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2017, 159 more women than men received degrees from Western Technical College (240170). The majority of degree recipients at Western Technical College (240170) are white (1,404 degrees awarded). There were 19.5 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (72 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Western Technical College (240170) is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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 Precision Production (112 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (186 degrees), and Health (797 degrees).

Workforce

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 (1,300,050 people), Medical & health services managers (137,258 people), Pharmacists (130,717 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (120,345 people), and Other managers (113,036 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Technical College (240170) are Precision Production (112 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (186 degrees), Health (797 degrees), Engineering Technologies (72 degrees), and Agriculture (20 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Public relations specialists, Surgeons, Dentists, and Podiatrists

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 (1,426,373 people), Elementary & secondary schools (244,767 people), Outpatient care centers (195,735 people), Offices of physicians (188,054 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (164,969 people).

Degrees

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

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Western Technical College (240170) was N/A with N/A degree-majorss awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 741 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technical College (240170), which is 0.823 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (900).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technical College (240170) in Welding Technology, which is 19 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 285 degrees were awarded to women at Western Technical College (240170) in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 5.28 times more than the 54 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 22% 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, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Western Technical College (240170) is Female and Hispanic or Latino (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.351% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,404 degrees awarded
Asian
72 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
63 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Technical College (240170) is white (1,404 degrees awarded). There were 19.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (72 degrees).

3.53% of degree recipients (58 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
762 degrees awarded
White Male
642 degrees awarded
Asian Female
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Western Technical College (240170) is white female (762 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (642 degrees).

Operations

Western Technical College (240170) has an endowment valued at nearly $6.24M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $195k (3.12%), compared to the 2.22% average return ($81.1k on $3.66M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2017, Western Technical College (240170) had a total salary expenditure of $79.6M. Western Technical College (240170) employs 186 Instructors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Western Technical College (240170) are Female Instructors (110), Male Instructors(76), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Technical College (240170) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 128 employees, Management, with 68 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$6.24M

2017 Endowment

13.6%

growth from 2016

Western Technical College (240170) has an endowment valued at about $6.24M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Western Technical College (240170) grew 13.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.58M 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

$2.54M - Federal
$1.28M - State
$1.4M - Local

As of 2017, Western Technical College (240170) received $2.54M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.28M from state grants and contracts, and $1.4M from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$30M

2017 Salaries

1.07%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Western Technical College (240170) paid a median of $30M in salaries, which represents 37.7% of their overall expenditure ($79.6M) and a 1.07% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.24% decline from 2015 and a 5.09% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 14.9M (41.7% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.5M

Instructional Salaries

186

Number of Employees

In 2017, Western Technical College (240170) paid a total of $12.5M to 186 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.65M (31.1%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

186 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

128 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Western Technical College (240170) were Instructor with 186 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Technical College (240170) were Office and Administrative Support with 128 employees; Management with 68 employees; and Service with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
false

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Western Technical College (240170) was Female Instructor with 110 employees, Male Instructor with 76 employees, and false with 0 employees.

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

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