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Waukesha County Technical College, Wisconsin

Overview of Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, Wisconsin is home to Waukesha County Technical College. Pewaukee is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Waukesha County Technical College go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine.

Waukesha County Technical College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at Waukesha County Technical College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

The school has 6,386 enrolled students (as of 2005).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Waukesha County Technical College

Waukesha County Technical College
800 Main Street
Pewaukee, WI 53072-4601
General Phone: (262) 691-5566
Admissions Phone: (262) 691-5200
Financial Aid Phone: (262) 691-5436
http://www.wctc.edu

Waukesha County Technical College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Waukesha County Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine684nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Medical Assistant And Technician137dental assistant, medical coding, phlebotomy, allied health and medical assisting, medical assistant, dental hygienist, surgical tech
Business And Management99accounting, marketing, operations management, retail, financial planning, international marketing, credit management
Computer Science And Engineering93computer networking, computer programming, systems analyst, data processing tech, information technology, computer and media applications, web design
Construction Trades91electrician, carpentry, property management, masonry, plumbing, concrete finishing
Security And Law Enforcement75criminal justice and police
Mechanics And Repair71automobile mechanics, computer repair, industrial mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC
Engineering Technician52mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, architectural drafting, telecommunications tech, manufacturing tech, computer systems tech, electrical drafting
Design40graphic design, interior design
Beauty And Cosmetology36personal grooming
Production Trades29tool and die tech, welding, machinist, precision production
Medical Adminstration28medical transcription, health unit coordinator
Education And Teaching26early childhood education, teacher aide
Hospitality18hospitality management
Cooking And Culinary Arts11restaurant and catering management, food prep and kitchen assistant, institutional food workers
Media10graphic communications
Therapy And Counseling9mental and social health services
Office And Administration6administrative assistant
Real Estate And Construction Management5real estate
Liberal Arts1interdisciplinary studies

Number of programs and degrees for Waukesha County Technical College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year76619
Associate's degree48833
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years26720

Student Body

In 2005, Waukesha County Technical College had a total enrollment of 6,386 students (3,216 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White85%
Black5%
Hispanic4%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Other Races4%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Wisconsin96%
State unknown4%

Waukesha County Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time65 %
Part-Time49 %

Waukesha County Technical College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Pewaukee, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Waukesha County Technical College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (262) 691-5200

Waukesha County Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,565
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 15,459
Books and supplies$ 891

Financial Aid:
Waukesha County Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 529400)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (262) 691-5436

Waukesha County Technical College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track9483

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year94$64,79083$64,988
All faculty totalacademic year94$64,79083$64,988

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Waukesha County Technical College Degree Programs (2005)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Credit Management
Financial Planning and Services
International Marketing
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Retailing and Retail Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
Institutional Food Workers
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Production, Other
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other

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Waukesha County Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Waukesha County Technical College Apart:

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Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Waukesha County Technical College Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Waukesha County Technical College Number of students
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Waukesha County Technical College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Waukesha County Technical College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Waukesha County Technical College Male % of student body
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Waukesha County Technical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Waukesha County Technical College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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