Western Technical College

General Information

Name: Western Technical College
Address: 304 6th. St. North, La Crosse, WI 54602-0908
Phone:

• General information: (608) 785-9200
• Financial aid office: (608) 785-9302
• Admissions office: (608) 785-9476

Website: www.westerntc.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Financial Aid Recipients

Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
• Any form of aid: 43%
• Federal grants: 34%
• State/local grants: 32%
• Institutional grants: 14%
• Student loans: 43%

Average Amount of Aid Received:
• Federal grants:$2623
• State/local grants:$741
• Institutional grants:$919
• Student loans:$5100

Enrollment

Characteristics of students

White non-hispanic: 88%
Black non-hispanic: 2%
Hispanic: 1%
Asian/pacific islander: 3%
American indian/alaska native: 1%
Other: 5%

Degrees offered

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
• Agricultural Business and Management, Other - Associate
  
• Farm/Farm and Ranch Management - Certificate

Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
• Accounting - Associate
  
• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General - Associate
  
• Finance, General - Associate
  
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services - Certificate
  
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General - Associate
  
• Marketing/Marketing Management, General - Associate
  
• Operations Management and Supervision - Associate

Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
• Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production - Associate
  
• Graphic Communications, General - Associate

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other - Associate
  
• Computer Programming/Programmer, General - Associate
  
• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst - Associate
  
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications - Associate
  
• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General - Certificate

Construction Trades
• Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other - Certificate
  
• Electrician - Certificate
  
• Mason/Masonry - Certificate
  
• Metal Building Assembly/Assembler - Certificate
  
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber - Certificate

Education
• Early Childhood Education and Teaching - Associate
  
• Teacher Assistant/Aide - Associate, Certificate

Engineering Technologies/Technicians
• Biomedical Technology/Technician - Associate
  
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate
  
• Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech - Associate
  
• Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician - Associate
  
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD - Associate

English Language and Literature/Letters
• Technical and Business Writing - Associate

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
• Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other - Certificate
  
• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician - Associate
  
• Dental Assisting/Assistant - Certificate
  
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist - Associate
  
• Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech - Associate
  
• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Associate, Certificate
  
• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician - Associate
  
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  
• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage - Certificate
  
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist - Associate
  
• Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician - Certificate
  
• Medical/Clinical Assistant - Certificate
  
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant - Certificate
  
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  
• Occupational Therapist Assistant - Associate
  
• Physical Therapist Assistant - Associate
  
• Public Health, Other - Associate
  
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist - Associate
  
• Surgical Technology/Technologist - Certificate

Legal Professions and Studies
• Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Associate

Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Certificate
  
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician - Certificate
  
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician - Certificate
  
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology - Certificate

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other - Associate

Personal and Culinary Services
• Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant - Certificate
  
• Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager - Associate

Precision Production
• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant - Certificate
  
• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist - Certificate
  
• Tool and Die Technology/Technician - Certificate
  
• Welding Technology/Welder - Certificate

Security and Protective Services
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration - Certificate
  
• Criminal Justice/Police Science - Associate
  
• Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician - Associate

Visual and Performing Arts
• Design and Visual Communications, General - Associate
  
• Graphic Design - Associate
  
• Interior Design - Associate