Western Technical College (240170)

https://www.westerntc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,234

1.73% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$10,217

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.35%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,963

39.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

43.1%

264 Graduates

About

Western Technical College (240170) is a higher education institution located in La Crosse County, WI. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Western Technical College (240170) were Registered Nursing (75 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (55 degrees), and Accounting (38 degrees).

In 2021, 1,273 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Technical College (240170). 56% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,053 degrees), 13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (81 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western Technical College (240170) is $4,234, which is $−3,734 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Western Technical College (240170) is $4,234, which is $−3,734 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,217.

In 2021, 45% of undergraduate students attending Western Technical College (240170) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,234

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Western Technical College (240170) was $4,234. The cost of tuition at Western Technical College (240170) is $−3,734 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$10,217

2021 Value

11.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Western Technical College (240170) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,217. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Western Technical College (240170) grew by 11.2%.

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

$6,788

Room and Board

$1,976

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Western Technical College (240170) was of $6,788 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.68% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,976. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 1.98% 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

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at Western Technical College (240170) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, 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.

2.35%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Western Technical College (240170) was 2.35%, which represents 29 out of the 1232 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 3,963 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Western Technical College (240170) is 1,557 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,406. This means that 39.3% 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 80.4% White, 5.17% Hispanic or Latino, 4.09% Two or More Races, 3.26% Asian, 2.98% Black or African American, 0.934% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0757% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Western Technical College (240170) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (44.1%), followed by White Female (39%) and Two or More Races Female (2.95%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Technical College (240170) in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,963 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Technical College (240170) is 1,557 and the part-time enrollment is 2,406. This means that 39.3% of students enrolled at Western Technical College (240170) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

48%

2021 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 48%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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 (2021)

White
3,185 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
205 enrolled students
Two or More Races
162 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western Technical College (240170) is 80.4% White, 5.17% Hispanic or Latino, 4.09% Two or More Races, 3.26% Asian, 2.98% Black or African American, 0.934% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0757% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 153 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 (1,053 degrees awarded). There were 13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (81 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Western Technical College (240170) is Registered Nursing (75 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (55 degrees) and Accounting (38 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (116 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (73 degrees), and Construction (27 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 (1,339,803 people), Medical & health services managers (148,878 people), Pharmacists (132,886 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (132,370 people), and Other managers (122,860 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Technical College (240170) in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (116 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (73 degrees), Construction (27 degrees), Health (542 degrees), and Precision Production (27 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Western Technical College (240170) are Mechanical Technologies (116 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (73 degrees), Construction (27 degrees), Health (542 degrees), and Precision Production (27 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,462,708 people), Elementary & secondary schools (244,989 people), Outpatient care centers (220,158 people), Offices of physicians (196,672 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (164,256 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
75 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
55 degrees awarded
Accounting
38 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Western Technical College (240170) was Registered Nursing with 75 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

560

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

713

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 560 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technical College (240170), which is 0.785 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (713).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technical College (240170) in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 0.885 times less than the 52 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 165 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technical College (240170) in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 5.16 times more than the 32 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 34% 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, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (55.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Western Technical College (240170) is Female and Asian (55.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
1,053 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
81 degrees awarded
Asian
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Technical College (240170) is white (1,053 degrees awarded). There were 13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (81 degrees).

2.44% of degree recipients (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
594 degrees awarded
White Male
459 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Technical College (240170) is white female (594 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (459 degrees).

Operations

Western Technical College (240170) has an endowment valued at nearly $8.06M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 40.4k (0.501%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Western Technical College (240170) had a total salary expenditure of 73.5M. Western Technical College (240170) employs 192 Instructors. Most academics at Western Technical College (240170) are Female Instructor (110), and Male Instructor (82).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Technical College (240170) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 146 employees, Management, with 71 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 18 employees.

Endowment

$8.06M

2021 Endowment

33.2%

growth from 2020

Western Technical College (240170) has an endowment valued at about $8.06M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Western Technical College (240170) grew 33.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.77M 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

$1.29M - Federal
$1.48M - State
$3.05M - Local

As of 2021, Western Technical College (240170) received $1.29M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.48M from state grants and contracts, and $3.05M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$31.3M

2021 Salaries

0.61%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Western Technical College (240170) paid a median of $31.3M in salaries, which represents 42.6% of their overall expenditure ($73.5M) and a 0.61% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14M

Instructional Salaries

192

Number of Employees

In 2021, Western Technical College (240170) paid a total of $14M to 192 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

192 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

146 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Western Technical College (240170) was Instructor with 192 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Technical College (240170) were Office and Administrative Support with 146 employees, Management with 71 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Western Technical College (240170) was Female Instructor with 110 employees, and Male Instructor with 82 employees.

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