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Waukesha County Technical College, also referred to as WCTC or Waukesha CTC, is a technical, coeducational, community college located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wisconsin Technical College system. The College presently grants admission to more than 28,000 students every year.
The departments of WCTC include the following:
The sports teams of Waukesha County Technical College are called the Waukesha Owls. The official mascot is the Owl. The College offers men's baseball, basketball, and golf and offers women's basketball, golf, softball, and volleyball.
Pewaukee, WI 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.
Students commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Waukesha County Technical College has 7,419 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Waukesha County Technical College
800 Main Street
Pewaukee, WI 53072-4601
General Phone: (262) 691-5566
http://www.wctc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 615 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 129 | medical coding, medical assistant, dental hygienist, dental assistant, phlebotomy, surgical tech, allied health and medical assisting |
| Business and Management | 113 | accounting, operations management, marketing, retail, international marketing, business management, financial planning |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 94 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, fire protection tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 60 | computer networking, information technology, computer programming, computer support, systems analyst, computer and media applications, data processing tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 55 | automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, computer repair, industrial electronics tech, HVAC, autobody repair |
| Engineering Technician | 51 | architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, electronics tech, electromechanical instrument tech, CAD and design, manufacturing tech, telecommunications tech, computer systems tech |
| Design | 47 | graphic design, interior design |
| Production Trades | 46 | welding, tool and die tech, precision production, machinist, machine shop assistant |
| Construction Trades | 45 | carpentry, property management, masonry, concrete finishing, plumbing, electrician |
| Education and Teaching | 34 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 27 | hair styling |
| Transportation | 26 | truck and bus driver |
| Therapy and Counseling | 23 | mental and social health services |
| Medical Administration | 20 | health unit coordinator, medical transcription |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | language translation, interdisciplinary studies |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 14 | real estate |
| Hospitality | 13 | hospitality management |
| Office and Administration | 13 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 12 | restaurant and catering management, food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Media | 10 | graphic communications, printing equipment operation |
Number of programs and degrees for Waukesha County Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 690 | 21 |
| Associate's degree | 519 | 35 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 253 | 22 |
In 2007-2008, Waukesha County Technical College had a total enrollment of 7,419 students (3,690 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pewaukee, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,217 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,122 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,148 |
Financial Aid:
Waukesha County Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 529400)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 92 | $76,382 | 98 | $78,716 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 92 | $76,382 | 98 | $78,716 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
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
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Technology
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
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
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Language Interpretation and Translation
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 Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
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
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Waukesha County Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career 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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