Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,570

1.56% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$11,008

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.53%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,656

33.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58.1%

197 Graduates

About

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a higher education institution located in Washburn County, WI. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College were Registered Nursing (69 degrees awarded), Accounting (30 degrees), and Occupational Therapist Assistant (26 degrees).

In 2021, 1,605 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. 54.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,465 degrees), 22.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (64 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is $4,570, which is $−3,398 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is $4,570, which is $−3,398 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,008.

In 2021, 53% of undergraduate students attending Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,570

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College was $4,570. The cost of tuition at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is $−3,398 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$11,008

2021 Value

12.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,008. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College grew by 12.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (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

$7,636

Room and Board

$1,974

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College was of $7,636 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.65% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,974. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 2.08% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.92% with respect to 2020, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (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.

2.53%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College was 2.53%, which represents 20 out of the 791 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

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,656 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is 897 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,759. This means that 33.8% of students enrolled at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 86.8% White, 3.01% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.86% Hispanic or Latino, 1.92% Black or African American, 1.69% Asian, 1.69% Two or More Races, and 0.226% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.7%), followed by White Male (41.4%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (2.23%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,656 students. The full-time enrollment at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is 897 and the part-time enrollment is 1,759. This means that 33.8% of students enrolled at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

67%

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 Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,305 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
80 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
76 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is 86.8% White, 3.01% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.86% Hispanic or Latino, 1.92% Black or African American, 1.69% Asian, 1.69% Two or More Races, and 0.226% 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, 147 more women than men received degrees from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is white (1,465 degrees awarded). There were 22.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (64 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is Registered Nursing (69 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting (30 degrees) and Occupational Therapist Assistant (26 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (345 degrees awarded), Transportation (44 degrees), and Construction (50 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College are Other managers (51,487 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (50,048 people), Construction managers (37,940 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (33,285 people), and Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (27,168 people).

The most specialized majors at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in 2021 are Precision Production (345 degrees awarded), Transportation (44 degrees), Construction (50 degrees), Human Sciences (68 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (95 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College are Precision Production (345 degrees awarded), Transportation (44 degrees), Construction (50 degrees), Human Sciences (68 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (95 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (104,480 people), Construction (92,365 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (50,264 people), Air transportation (35,163 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (34,437 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
39 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
37 degrees awarded
Substance Abuse Counseling
34 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College was Medical Assistant with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

729

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

876

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 729 degrees were awarded to men at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, which is 0.832 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (876).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 278 degrees were awarded to men at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 11.1 times more than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Gerontology, which is 27.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 54% of students graduating from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is Male and Black or African American (100% 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
1,465 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
64 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is white (1,465 degrees awarded). There were 22.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (64 degrees).

0.997% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
785 degrees awarded
White Male
680 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is white female (785 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (680 degrees).

Operations

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $5.56M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.14M (20.5%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 55.2M. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College employs 143 Instructors. Most academics at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College are Female Instructor (84), and Male Instructor (59).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 45 employees, Management, with 42 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees.

Endowment

$5.56M

2021 Endowment

42.8%

growth from 2020

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College has an endowment valued at about $5.56M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College grew 42.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $267k higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (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 Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.55M - Federal
$586k - State
$2.89M - Local

As of 2021, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College received $5.55M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $586k from state grants and contracts, and $2.89M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$27.9M

2021 Salaries

1.59%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College paid a median of $27.9M in salaries, which represents 50.5% of their overall expenditure ($55.2M) and a 1.59% growth from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$10.4M

Instructional Salaries

143

Number of Employees

In 2021, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College paid a total of $10.4M to 143 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.3% 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

143 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College was Instructor with 143 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees, Management with 42 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 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 Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College was Female Instructor with 84 employees, and Male Instructor with 59 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.