Is Western Technical College worth it?
Western Technical College is a public, two-year institution in La Crosse, Wisconsin (small city). It awarded 1,408 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in nursing assistant patient care assistant, registered nursing and emergency medical technology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,102
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,114
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,303
Average net price
$11,008
Completion rate
34%
Completions (2024)
1,408
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
3,183
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $64,274 | $76,176 | 129 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $27,571 | $53,291 | 79 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $40,548 | $55,382 | 78 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $43,682 | $53,218 | 69 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $50,704 | $55,416 | 53 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $36,437 | $39,638 | 42 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate | $23,032 | $38,303 | 37 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $55,465 | $77,010 | 37 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $60,488 | $82,460 | 33 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $46,591 | $62,743 | 29 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate | $42,732 | $50,531 | 29 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate certificate | $41,118 | $52,028 | 25 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $40,624 | $55,158 | 24 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate | $45,381 | $56,759 | 22 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $36,011 | $53,475 | 20 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 207 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 129 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate under 12 weeks | 80 |
| Customer Service Management | Certificate under 12 weeks | 65 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 54 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 54 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 39 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 33 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 29 |
| Accounting | Associate | 29 |
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Sources: federal figures for Western Technical College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Wisconsin. Counts under 10 are not published.
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