Design and Applied Arts at Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI · Associate's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Western Technical College graduates in design and applied arts earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Technical College Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 90 colleges reporting design and applied arts 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 | The New School New York, NY | $66,896 | $63,671 | #1 | $44,640 |
| 2 | Portland Community College Portland, OR | $50,811 | $51,110 | #4 | $26,285 |
| 3 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $50,264 | $49,384 | #7 | $31,463 |
| 4 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $49,509 | $51,516 | #2 | $39,095 |
| 5 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $48,952 | $46,760 | #11 | $40,230 |
| 6 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $48,833 | $46,479 | #12 | — |
| 7 | Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS | $48,084 | $49,919 | #5 | $32,030 |
| 8 | Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC | $47,967 | $51,475 | #3 | $30,979 |
| 9 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $47,515 | $49,442 | #6 | $30,710 |
| 10 | Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA | $47,167 | $41,535 | #28 | — |
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| 37 | Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA | $38,795 | $40,808 | #32 | — |
| 38 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $38,716 | $41,208 | #29 | $23,719 |
| 39 | Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-salem, NC | $38,367 | $41,173 | #30 | $29,715 |
| 40 | Western Technical College La Crosse, WI | $38,303 | $39,856 | #38 | $23,032 |
| 41 | Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND | $37,776 | $39,137 | #44 | — |
| 42 | Rasmussen University-Florida Ocala, FL | $37,689 | $40,115 | #34 | $32,246 |
| 43 | Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud, MN | $37,689 | $36,001 | #59 | $32,246 |
Other Majors at Western Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $82,460 | $60,488 | #17 of 60 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $77,010 | $55,465 | #98 of 560 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,176 | $64,274 | #665 of 962 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $63,116 | — | #4 of 14 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,884 | — | #29 of 426 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $56,759 | $45,381 | #40 of 87 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $56,274 | $45,077 | #60 of 117 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,382 | $40,548 | #122 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $53,218 | $43,682 | #82 of 476 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $51,118 | $44,911 | #18 of 35 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $50,531 | $42,732 | #92 of 225 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $44,586 | $41,510 | #95 of 286 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $40,786 | $25,442 | #27 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Technical College design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,032 one year after graduating and $38,303 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Technical College rank for design and applied arts?
Among 90 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Western Technical College ranks #40 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Western Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($38,127), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,479.
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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.