Western Technical College Career Programs

Western Technical College (referred to as Western Technical) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in La Crosse, WI. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Western Technical College is $4,716 for Wisconsin residents and $6,909 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 3,872 and the students to faculty ratio is 11.11% (9 to 1).Western Technical College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $6,909
  • Number of Programs: 81 programs

Western Technical 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Western Technical College are $4,716 for Wisconsin residents and $6,909 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 1.51% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Western Technical College
Wisconsin residentsOut of State
2018-2019$4,403$6,377
2019-2020$4,440$6,488
2020-2021$4,500$6,584
2021-2022$4,572$6,687
2022-2023$4,636$6,788
2023-2024$4,716$6,909

Who Accredits Western Technical College

Western Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1972 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Western Technical College offers 81 career programs and 9 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 833 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Western Technical. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Western Technical with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 1 program 6
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling1 program 6
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 4 programs 41
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program 13
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 2
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 17
Computer Support Specialist1 program 9
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 program 1
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager1 program 1
Education [+] 2 programs 34
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 15
Teacher Assistant/Aide1 program 19
Engineering Technology [+] 7 programs 50
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 3
Biomedical Technology/Technician1 program 15
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology1 program 8
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 2
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 11
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD1 program 3
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician1 program 8
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 8
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 8
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program 18
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 18
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 5
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1 program 5
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 3 programs 38
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1 program 23
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 program 1
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 14
Construction Trades [+] 3 programs 23
Electrician1 program 12
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter1 program 1
Plumbing Technology/Plumber1 program 10
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 4 programs 39
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 9
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician1 program 19
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 program 1
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 10
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 1
Tool and Die Technology/Technician1 program 1
Metal Fabricator1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 2 programs 28
Design and Visual Communications1 program 11
Graphic Design1 program 17
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 11 programs 217
Medical Office Management/Administration1 program 12
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program 5
Occupational Therapist Assistant1 program 8
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant1 program 7
Radiologist Assistant1 program 10
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 10
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist1 program 10
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 12
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician1 program 6
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician1 program 37
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 100
Business [+] 11 programs (5 online)115
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)35
Office Management and Supervision1 program (1 online)7
Accounting1 program (1 online)27
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program (1 online)7
Finance1 program 1
Hospitality Administration/Management1 program (1 online)3
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration1 program 7
Knowledge Management1 program 6
Marketing/Marketing Management1 program 6
Digital Marketing1 program 11
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations1 program 5
Total54 programs (5 online)624
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 1 program 5
Landscaping and Groundskeeping1 program 5
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 5
Computer Support Specialist1 program 5
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 2 programs 2
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager1 program 0
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant1 program 2
Education [+] 1 program 9
Teacher Assistant/Aide1 program 9
Engineering Technology [+] 4 programs 18
Biomedical Technology/Technician1 program 6
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology1 program 3
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 4
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1 program 5
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 17
Carpentry/Carpenter1 program 17
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 programs 26
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 14
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 12
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 31
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 5
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 26
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 5 programs 58
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 8
Medical Office Management/Administration1 program 9
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder1 program 0
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 31
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 10
Business [+] 8 programs (4 online)38
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)18
Office Management and Supervision1 program (1 online)0
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program (1 online)5
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry1 program 3
Banking and Financial Support Services1 program 2
Knowledge Management1 program (1 online)5
Digital Marketing1 program 5
Selling Skills and Sales Operations1 program 0
Total27 programs (4 online)209

Student Population

At Western Technical College, there are total 3,872 students. Among them, 1,185 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 1,707 men and 2,165 women students at Western Technical. Next table summarizes the student population at Western Technical.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Western Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,8721,7072,165
American Indian/Native American351619
Asian16363100
Black/African American1086246
Hispanic21683133
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White3,0151,3231,692
Two More1536192
Un-Known1829983
Student Population in Online Programs at Western Technical
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students3,8721,1851,3821,305

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