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Waukesha County Technical College is a community college located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was established in 1977 as a non-profit organization, and is one of the 16 schools under the Wisconsin Technical College System. WCTC offers enrollment to more than 30,000 students and operates two campuses in Waukesha and Pewaukee.
Waukesha County Technical College offers numerous academic programs in the fields of business, IT, education, human and health services, electronics and engineering, printing, graphics, protective services, cosmetology, interior design and skilled trade, among others. Distance learning courses are also offered for the benefit of outstation candidates.
WCTC’s sports teams are known as the Waukesha Owls. There are separate men’s and women’s teams that participate in various sports. WCTC sponsors men's teams in baseball, basketball and golf, while there are women's teams in basketball, softball, golf and volleyball.
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Campus Location800 Main Street
Pewaukee, WI 53072-4601
USA
Main Tel: (262) 691-5566
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Waukesha County Technical College HighlightsWhere Waukesha County Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine and design.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High male/female ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 715 | 22 | | Associate | 507 | 35 | | 1-2 year certificate | 265 | 22 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Waukesha County Technical College was 7,419 in 2007 (3,787 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,047 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,402 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
Financial Aid: Waukesha County Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 184 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (41 awarded) - Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (105 awarded) - Accounting
- Financial Planning and Services
- International Marketing
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (62 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Software and Media Applications
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (42 awarded) - Building/Property Maintenance and Management
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher
- Electrician
- Mason/Masonry
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (12 awarded) - Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
- Institutional Food Workers
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN (58 awarded) - Graphic Design
- Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (27 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (55 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY (18 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (16 awarded) - Language Interpretation and Translation
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (66 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA (12 awarded) - Graphic Communications
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (27 awarded) - Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (123 awarded) - Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (641 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (33 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Precision Production
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (7 awarded) SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (100 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (11 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
TRANSPORTATION (22 awarded) - Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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