Western Technical College
La Crosse, Wisconsin · Public · 3,183 undergraduates
Of 28 programs with reported earnings, 27 leave graduates out-earning a typical Wisconsin high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 53 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,483 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,083 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,581 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,786 |
| $110k and up | $15,430 |
| All families (average) | $11,008 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,291 | +$15,720 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,416 | +$17,845 | clears the bar | $5,935 | 0.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,176 | +$38,605 | clears the bar | $15,150 | 0.4 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,475 | +$15,904 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,158 | +$17,587 | clears the bar | $5,916 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $55,382 | +$17,811 | clears the bar | $18,940 | 1.1 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $40,786 | +$3,215 | clears the bar | $17,454 | 5.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $77,010 | +$39,439 | clears the bar | $11,033 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,638 | +$2,067 | clears the bar | $9,208 | 4.5 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate's Degree | $38,303 | +$732 | clears the bar | $11,479 | 15.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $50,531 | +$12,960 | clears the bar | $13,980 | 1.1 yrs |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate's Degree | $56,274 | +$18,703 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $53,218 | +$15,647 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $82,460 | +$44,889 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $59,884 | +$22,313 | clears the bar | $13,750 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 28 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 34% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.