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Allied Health Professions at Western Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, 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.
Studying Online at Western Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Western Technical College. Of 3,625 students, 962 (27%) studied exclusively online and 1,251 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Western Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Western Technical College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #8 of 26 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #15 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #29 of 188 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #78 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #233 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #541 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Western Technical College
Students who complete Western Technical College’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,369 |
| 2 years | $47,260 |
| 3 years | $47,581 |
| 4 years | $49,559 |
| 5 years | $63,004 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Western Technical College take home a median $49,559, compared with $45,826 for all Western Technical College graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from Western Technical College is $15,201.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Western Technical College
This Allied Health Professions program at Western Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 113 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 11 |
| Surgical Technology | 15 |
| Radiologic Technology | 15 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Western Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $91,848 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Paramedics | $62,670 |
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.