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Computer Software Applications at Western Technical College

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Software Applications, take a look at what Western Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Technical College sits in La Crosse, WI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 computer software applications graduations were recorded at Western Technical College.

Studying Online at Western Technical College

Many students take online classes at Western Technical College. Among 3,625 students, 962 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,251 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Software Applications Rankings at Western Technical College

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Technical College’s Computer Software Applications program against other schools offering the same major.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Wisconsin	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#12 of 35
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#24 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#74 of 227
Best Value	Nationwide	#104 of 226

Earnings for Computer Software Applications Graduates from Western Technical College

Graduates of Western Technical College’s Computer Software Applications program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,266
2 years	$41,565

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Computer Software Applications graduates at Western Technical College, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Software Applications graduates at Western Technical College are 24% women (4) and 76% men (13).

Computer Software Applications Associate’s Program at Western Technical College

Of the 17 associate’s computer software applications degrees awarded at Western Technical College, 24% were women (4) and 76% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Software Applications associate’s degree recipients at Western Technical College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 12% of Computer Software Applications associate’s degree recipients at Western Technical College, lower than the national average of 44%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Software Applications Concentrations at Western Technical College

The Computer Software Applications program at Western Technical College breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design	17

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Software Applications Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Software Applications program at Western Technical College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer Software Applications graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Database Architects	$148,480
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Web Developers	$125,527
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424
Computer Programmers	$109,892
Data Scientists	$106,295
Clinical Data Managers	$99,475
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$88,198
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,398

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.