Health Professions at Western Technical College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Western Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Technical College is located in La Crosse, WI.
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Studying Online at Western Technical College
Many students take online classes at Western Technical College. Of 3,625 students, 962 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,251 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Western Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Technical College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #17 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #21 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #92 of 465 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #119 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #746 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #878 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Western Technical College
Those who finish Western Technical College’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,152 |
| 2 years | $36,432 |
| 3 years | $41,782 |
| 4 years | $45,907 |
| 5 years | $50,828 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Western Technical College earn a median of $45,907, compared with $45,826 for all Western Technical College graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Western Technical College stands at $16,077.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Western Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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
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