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Electrical & Power Installation at Western Technical College
If you are interested in studying Electrical & Power Installation, you may want to check out the program at Western Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Technical College is located in La Crosse, WI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 electrical & power installation degrees were awarded at Western Technical College.
Online & Distance Learning at Western Technical College
Distance learning is available at Western Technical College. Of 3,625 students, 962 (27%) studied exclusively online and 1,251 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Electrical & Power Installation Rankings at Western Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Technical College’s Electrical & Power Installation program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #6 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 44 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 368 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #218 of 367 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Electrical & Power Installation graduates at Western Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical & Power Installation graduates at Western Technical College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (19).
Electrical & Power Installation Associate’s Program at Western Technical College
Among the 19 associate’s electrical & power installation degrees awarded at Western Technical College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical & Power Installation associate’s degree recipients at Western Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 5% of Electrical & Power Installation associate’s degree recipients at Western Technical College, lower than the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Electrical & Power Installation Concentrations at Western Technical College
This Electrical & Power Installation program at Western Technical College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrician | 19 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical & Power Installation Graduates
Students who finish Electrical & Power Installation program at Western Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Electrical & Power Installation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | $88,342 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $83,555 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $59,882 |
| Solar Energy Installation Managers | $57,985 |
| Electricians | $57,376 |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairers | $53,048 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.