Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin (a rural area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is an open-admission school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 3,533 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
505 Pine Ridge Drive
Shell Lake, WI 54871-8727
http://www.witc.edu
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 898 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Business And Management | 114 | accounting, marketing, finance, operations management, accounting technology, retail |
| Mechanics And Repair | 105 | industrial mechanics, communications install and repair, automobile mechanics, small engine mechanics, autobody repair, marine mechanic, computer repair, industrial electronics tech |
| Production Trades | 70 | welding, machinist |
| Office And Administration | 67 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Medical Support And Technology | 44 | medical assistant |
| Construction Trades | 36 | masonry, building inspection and management, plumbing, carpentry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 29 | computer networking, systems analyst, computer programming |
| Medical Adminstration | 29 | medical secretary |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 28 | personal grooming |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 24 | farm management, agricultural machine tech |
| Education And Teaching | 20 | early childhood education |
| Engineering Technician | 20 | architectural engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, computer systems tech |
| Engineering | 11 | engineering management |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | foodservice management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | corrections |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | massage therapy |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | interdisciplinary studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 804 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 380 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 271 | 13 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 74 | 5 |
In 2005, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,533 students (2,223 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 92% |
| Minnesota | 8% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Shell Lake, 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 | $ 2,576 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,330 |
| Books and supplies | $ 932 |
Financial Aid:
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1182400)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $72,117 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $72,117 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 70 | $53,366 | 62 | $54,117 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 70 | $53,366 | 62 | $54,117 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Carpentry/Carpenter
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering/Industrial Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
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
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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