Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$11,008Average net price / year
34%Graduation rate
$45,303Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$11,500Median debt at graduation
3,183Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $4,820
- Out-of-state tuition
- $7,078
- Total cost of attendance
- $16,078
- Room & board
- $8,374
- Books & supplies
- $1,464
- Average net price
- $11,008
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $7,483
- $30–48k
- $8,083
- $48–75k
- $10,581
- $75–110k
- $13,786
- $110k+
- $15,430
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- First-year retention
- 45%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $41,169
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $45,303
- Median debt (graduates)
- $11,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 32%
- Students with federal loans
- 33%
Programs: what graduates earn
31 of 81 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 26 | $59,276 | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 13 | $52,820 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 93 | $50,704 | $5,935 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 1 | $46,591 | $8,969 |
| Carpenters | 13 | $43,008 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 133 | $41,118 | $13,750 |
| Precision Metal Working | 44 | $40,624 | $5,916 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 31 | $36,437 | $9,208 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 38 | $36,011 | $5,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 14 | $33,322 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 236 | $27,571 | $5,500 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 10 | $53,672 | $6,422 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 6 | $36,635 | $7,000 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | $14,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 8 | $42,169 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 87 | $64,274 | $15,150 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 23 | $60,488 | $11,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 25 | $55,465 | $11,033 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | $45,381 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 25 | $45,077 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 11 | $44,911 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 24 | $43,682 | $12,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 24 | $42,732 | $13,980 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 18 | $41,510 | $12,316 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 52 | $40,548 | $18,940 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 43 | $25,442 | $17,454 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 30 | $23,032 | $11,479 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | $29,444 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 27 | $59,884 | $13,750 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 14 | $63,116 | — |
| Marketing | 11 | $42,281 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,183
- Part-time
- 57%
- Women / men
- 54% / 46%
- White
- 78%
- Hispanic
- 0%
- Black
- 3%
- Asian
- 5%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $76,491 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 46%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.westerntc.edu
- Also known as
- Western Wisconsin Technical College
Most popular fields
- Agriculture – 1% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Education – 1% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 3% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 2% of degrees
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting – 6% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Western Technical College cost?
The average net price after grants is $11,008 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $4,820 and the full cost of attendance is $16,078.
How much do Western Technical College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $45,303 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
34% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in La Crosse
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI · Public · 9,277 students |
$16,210 | 76% | 71% | $60,378 |
| Viterbo University La Crosse, WI · Private nonprofit · 1,249 students |
$21,260 | 72% | 68% | $55,660 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.