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Western Wisconsin Technical College, Wisconsin

Overview of Western Wisconsin Technical College

Western Wisconsin Technical College is located in a small city, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Western Wisconsin Technical College top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study design and nursing and emergency medicine.

Western Wisconsin Technical College Selectivity

Western Wisconsin Technical College maintains an open-admission policy.

Faculty

Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.

Student Body

Western Wisconsin Technical College offers classes to 4,765 students (2,869 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.

Student Life

Many students live in housing on or near campus.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Western Wisconsin Technical College is committed to excellence in learning, continuous improvement, student success, employer satisfaction and community partnerships."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Western Wisconsin Technical College

Western Wisconsin Technical College
304 6th. St. North
La Crosse, WI 54602-0908
General Phone: (608) 785-9200
Admissions Phone: (608) 785-9158
Financial Aid Phone: (608) 785-9576

Western Wisconsin Technical College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Western Wisconsin Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine636nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Medical Assistant And Technician153dental assistant, medical assistant, radiation therapist, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, electroencephalographic tech, allied health and medical assisting
Business And Management135marketing, accounting, operations management, human resources, finance
Design78graphic design, interior design, design and visual communication
Construction Trades66building inspection and management, electrician, masonry, metal building assembler, plumbing, pipefitting, carpentry
Mechanics And Repair66automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, HVAC, industrial mechanics, electrical installation and repair
Computer Science And Engineering54systems analyst, computer networking, computer programming, computer support
Agricultural Science And Management41farm management, agricultural business
Office And Administration39administrative assistant, general office occupations, data entry
Engineering Technician39HVAC tech, biomedical tech, mechanical drafting, electronics tech, electromechanical tech
Security And Law Enforcement33criminal justice and police
Education And Teaching27teacher aide, early childhood education
Production Trades24welding, machinist, tool and die tech, machine shop assistant
Therapy And Counseling16physical therapist assistant
Medical Adminstration12medical records tech
Law11legal assistant
Cooking And Culinary Arts7restaurant and catering management, food prep and kitchen assistant
Liberal Arts6technical and business writing, interdisciplinary studies
Media6graphic communications
Medicine5public health courses
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy4occupational therapist assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Western Wisconsin Technical College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree57737
Award of less than 1 academic year5455
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years23512
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years10112

Student Body

In 2005, Western Wisconsin Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,765 students (2,869 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White93%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian3%
American Indian2%
Other Races0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1915%
20-2120%
22-2417%
25-2914%
30-349%
35-397%
40-4911%
50-645%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Wisconsin91%
Minnesota9%

Western Wisconsin Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time64 %
Part-Time32 %

Western Wisconsin Technical College Room and Board (2005)

Western Wisconsin Technical College offers campus housing for 100 of its 2,869 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of La Crosse, 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.

Western Wisconsin Technical College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year93$51,225107$52,197
All faculty totalacademic year93$51,225107$52,197

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

Western Wisconsin Technical College Degree Programs (2005)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, Other
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Metal Building Assembly/Assembler
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

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

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
Interior Design

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

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Technical and Business Writing

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE
Public Health, Other

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)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

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Western Wisconsin Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Western Wisconsin Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Western Wisconsin Technical College Number of degree programs
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Western Wisconsin Technical College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Western Wisconsin Technical College Number of students
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Western Wisconsin Technical College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Western Wisconsin Technical College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in design
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Western Wisconsin Technical College % of degrees in design
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Western Wisconsin Technical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Western Wisconsin Technical College % students 40 years or older
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
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing

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