Waukesha County Technical College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,386

1.91% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,214

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

7,757

22.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

46.2%

132 Graduates

About

Waukesha County Technical College is a higher education institution located in Waukesha County, WI. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Waukesha County Technical College were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (417 degrees awarded), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (117 degrees), and Sterile Processing Technician (6 degrees).

In 2023, 2,067 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Waukesha County Technical College. 49.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,445 degrees), 6.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (214 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Waukesha County Technical College is $4,386, which is $−3,867 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Waukesha County Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 781 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Waukesha County Technical College is $4,386, which is $3,867 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,214.

In 2023, 15% of undergraduate students attending Waukesha County Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,386

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Waukesha County Technical College was $4,386. The cost of tuition at Waukesha County Technical College is $−3,867 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Waukesha County Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,214

2023 Value

9.64%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Waukesha County Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,214. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Waukesha County Technical College grew by 9.64%.

This chart compares the average net price of Waukesha County Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,360

Room and Board

$1,988

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Waukesha County Technical College was of $8,360 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.58% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,988. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.47% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Waukesha County Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

15%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

15% of undergraduate students at Waukesha County Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 42.3% with respect to 2022, when 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Waukesha County Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Waukesha County Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 781 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Waukesha County Technical College had a total enrollment of 7,757 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Waukesha County Technical College is 1,763 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,994. This means that 22.7% of students enrolled at Waukesha County Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Waukesha County Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.9% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.41% Black or African American, 3.29% Asian, 2.59% Two or More Races, 0.567% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Waukesha County Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (39.8%), followed by White Female (30.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.81%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

22.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Waukesha County Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,757 students. The full-time enrollment at Waukesha County Technical College is 1,763 and the part-time enrollment is 5,994. This means that 22.7% of students enrolled at Waukesha County Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Waukesha County Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Waukesha County Technical College was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Waukesha County Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Waukesha County Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,186 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
914 enrolled students
Black or African American
420 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Waukesha County Technical College is 66.9% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.41% Black or African American, 3.29% Asian, 2.59% Two or More Races, 0.567% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 718 students (9.26%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 23 fewer women than men received degrees from Waukesha County Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Waukesha County Technical College is white (1,445 degrees awarded). There were 6.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (214 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Waukesha County Technical College is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (417 degrees awarded), followed by Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (117 degrees) and Sterile Processing Technician (6 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Waukesha County Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (109 degrees awarded), Construction (128 degrees), and Precision Production (140 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Waukesha County Technical College are Registered nurses (1,463,040 people), Medical & health services managers (163,985 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,853 people), Police officers (138,443 people), and Other managers (136,205 people).

The most specialized majors at Waukesha County Technical College in 2023 are Transportation (109 degrees awarded), Construction (128 degrees), Precision Production (140 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (170 degrees), and Health (772 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Waukesha County Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Waukesha County Technical College are Transportation (109 degrees awarded), Construction (128 degrees), Precision Production (140 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (170 degrees), and Health (772 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Waukesha County Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,491,687 people), Outpatient care centers (239,875 people), Elementary & secondary schools (231,405 people), Offices of physicians (203,787 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (145,721 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Waukesha County Technical College.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
65 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
42 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Waukesha County Technical College was Registered Nursing with 65 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Waukesha County Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,045

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,045 degrees were awarded to men at Waukesha County Technical College, which is 1.02 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,022).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Waukesha County Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 109 degrees were awarded to men at Waukesha County Technical College in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 1.98 times more than the 55 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 359 degrees were awarded to men at Waukesha County Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 6.19 times more than the 58 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 24% of students graduating from Waukesha County Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Waukesha County Technical College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,445 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
214 degrees awarded
Black or African American
117 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Waukesha County Technical College is white (1,445 degrees awarded). There were 6.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (214 degrees).

7.16% of degree recipients (148 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
754 degrees awarded
White Female
691 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
125 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Waukesha County Technical College is white male (754 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (691 degrees).

Operations

Waukesha County Technical College employs 208 Instructors. Most academics at Waukesha County Technical College are Female Instructor (117), and Male Instructor (91).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Waukesha County Technical College are: Management, with 65 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 63 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 41 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.17M - Federal
$1.68M - State
$3.89M - Local

As of 2023, Waukesha County Technical College received $1.17M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.68M from state grants and contracts, and $3.89M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$46.5M

2023 Salaries

4.3%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Waukesha County Technical College paid a median of $46.5M in salaries, a 4.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.03% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.149% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18M

Instructional Salaries

208

Number of Employees

In 2023, Waukesha County Technical College paid a total of $18M to 208 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

208 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

65 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Waukesha County Technical College was Instructor with 208 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Waukesha County Technical College were Management with 65 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 41 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Waukesha County Technical College was Female Instructor with 117 employees, and Male Instructor with 91 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Waukesha County Technical College.

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