Carpenters at Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 13 graduates a year
Western Technical College graduates in carpenters earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Western Technical College Compares for Carpenters
All 14 colleges reporting carpenters earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA | $62,497 | $65,739 | #1 | — |
| 2 | North Bennet Street School Boston, MA | $59,101 | $52,045 | #3 | $39,058 |
| 3 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $50,349 | $52,961 | #2 | $34,421 |
| 4 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $45,371 | $47,211 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Western Technical College La Crosse, WI | $44,860 | $46,679 | #5 | $43,008 |
| 6 | Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN | $44,053 | $42,080 | #7 | — |
| 7 | North Central Kansas Technical College Beloit, KS | $43,522 | $45,183 | #6 | — |
| 8 | St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud, MN | $42,052 | $40,169 | #10 | $43,440 |
| 9 | Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City, KS | $40,446 | $41,989 | #8 | — |
| 10 | City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Chicago, IL | $37,726 | $37,066 | #11 | $17,697 |
Other Majors at Western Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $62,743 | $46,591 | #32 of 55 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $62,205 | $52,820 | #21 of 226 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $59,276 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $55,416 | $50,704 | #160 of 290 |
| Precision Metal Working | $55,158 | $40,624 | #64 of 365 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $53,672 | — | #38 of 54 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $53,475 | $36,011 | #113 of 319 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $53,291 | $27,571 | #464 of 757 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,028 | $41,118 | #49 of 120 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $42,169 | — | #56 of 101 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $41,004 | $33,322 | #40 of 332 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $39,638 | $36,437 | #121 of 637 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $36,635 | — | #27 of 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Technical College carpenters graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,008 one year after graduating and $44,860 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Technical College rank for carpenters?
Among 14 colleges reporting earnings for carpenters graduates, Western Technical College ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is carpenters at Western Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for carpenters ($41,835).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.