Visual & Performing Arts at Western Technical College
If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, 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 in La Crosse, WI.
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Online Class Availability at Western Technical College
Distance learning is available 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.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Western Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Western Technical College’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #10 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #11 of 28 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #43 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #48 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #316 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #385 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Western Technical College
Those who finish Western Technical College’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,814 |
| 2 years | $25,691 |
| 3 years | $29,934 |
| 4 years | $32,037 |
| 5 years | $34,819 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Western Technical College report median earnings of $32,037, compared with $45,826 for all Western Technical College graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Western Technical College stands at $12,057.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Western Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Visual & Performing Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
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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