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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.
Students at the school often study design and nursing and emergency medicine.
Western Wisconsin Technical College maintains an open-admission policy.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.
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.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 636 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 153 | dental assistant, medical assistant, radiation therapist, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, electroencephalographic tech, allied health and medical assisting |
| Business And Management | 135 | marketing, accounting, operations management, human resources, finance |
| Design | 78 | graphic design, interior design, design and visual communication |
| Construction Trades | 66 | building inspection and management, electrician, masonry, metal building assembler, plumbing, pipefitting, carpentry |
| Mechanics And Repair | 66 | automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, HVAC, industrial mechanics, electrical installation and repair |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 54 | systems analyst, computer networking, computer programming, computer support |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 41 | farm management, agricultural business |
| Office And Administration | 39 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, data entry |
| Engineering Technician | 39 | HVAC tech, biomedical tech, mechanical drafting, electronics tech, electromechanical tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 33 | criminal justice and police |
| Education And Teaching | 27 | teacher aide, early childhood education |
| Production Trades | 24 | welding, machinist, tool and die tech, machine shop assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | physical therapist assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 12 | medical records tech |
| Law | 11 | legal assistant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 7 | restaurant and catering management, food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 6 | technical and business writing, interdisciplinary studies |
| Media | 6 | graphic communications |
| Medicine | 5 | public health courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | occupational therapist assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Wisconsin Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 577 | 37 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 545 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 235 | 12 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 101 | 12 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 91% |
| Minnesota | 9% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (608) 785-9158
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,661 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,555 |
| Room and board | $ 5,194 |
| Room charge | $ 2,312 |
| Books and supplies | $ 891 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,303 |
Financial Aid:
Western Wisconsin Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 384000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (608) 785-9576
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 93 | $51,225 | 107 | $52,197 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 93 | $51,225 | 107 | $52,197 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Wisconsin Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (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 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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