Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 4,955 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $46,894 ten years after enrollment, which is 15% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 45.3%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $12,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.91x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,101 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Ground Transportation, Machinist, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,894
Graduation Rate
45.3%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$11,101
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.22x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.91x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
4,955
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
77.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,872
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,115
Pell Grant Rate
10.2%
Federal Loan Rate
8.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$8,472
Income $30K–$48K
$8,636
Income $48K–$75K
$11,681
Income $110K+
$15,083
Student Demographics
Women
57.6%
White
62.5%
Black
6.1%
Hispanic
11.8%
Asian
3.4%
Two or More Races
3.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
41.1%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (65)
Associate (28)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $58,693 | 66 |
| Registered Nursing | $80,515 | 65 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $62,093 | 42 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $49,509 | 37 |
| Human Resources Management | $64,571 | 29 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $59,490 | 28 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 25 |
| Teacher Education | $33,290 | 24 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $58,755 | 23 |
| Mental Health Services | $46,708 | 23 |
| Computer Programming | $77,267 | 22 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 22 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 22 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 21 |
| Accounting | $48,109 | 21 |
| Computer Systems Networking | $71,538 | 20 |
| Marketing | $44,891 | 19 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 16 |
| Dental Support Services | $66,027 | 15 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 12 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 7 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 4 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (32)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $53,590 | 417 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 149 |
| Ground Transportation | $67,820 | 109 |
| Machinist | $62,722 | 108 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $57,847 | 85 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 64 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $86,096 | 59 |
| Plumbing | Not reported | 43 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $35,835 | 36 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 33 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 31 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 30 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 24 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $38,116 | 24 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 22 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 22 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 22 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 21 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 21 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 20 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 20 |
| Precision Production, Other | Not reported | 16 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 15 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 15 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 13 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 9 |
| International Business | Not reported | 7 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 6 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $41,675 | 6 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 3 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Software Engineering | Associate | 2 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | 2 |
| International Business | Associate | 2 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Wisconsin
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Wisconsin
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Wisconsin
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in Wisconsin
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Wisconsin
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs in Wisconsin
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