Waukesha County Technical College

Location and Contact Information

800 Main Street
Pewaukee, WI 53072-4601
USA
Main Tel: (262) 691-5566
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine and design.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Large number of students.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.

School characteristics:

  • The school is public.
  • Academic calender: Semester.
  • Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Students may study abroad.
  • Distance learning is available.
  • Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,388
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,893
Books and supplies$ 1,265

Financial Aid

Waukesha County Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 52% of students received financial aid of some sort.

Grants% of
Students		Average
Amount
Any Grant32%$3,228
Institutional Grant11%$928
Federal Grant22%$3,378
Pell Grant22%$3,210
Other Federal Grant9%$401
State or Local Grant21%$859

Loans% of
Students		Average
Amount
Student Loan42%$3,820
Federal Loan42%$3,796
Other Loan $5,000

(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)

Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Waukesha County Technical College:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Fox Valley Technical CollegeAppleton, WI9,287
2Moraine Park Technical CollegeFond du Lac, WI8,168
3Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison, WI14,666
4Gateway Technical CollegeKenosha, WI7,219
5Lake Superior CollegeDuluth, MN4,966
6Lincoln Land Community CollegeSpringfield, IL6,659
7South Central CollegeNorth Mankato, MN3,839
8Muskegon Community CollegeMuskegon, MI4,786
9Scottsdale Community CollegeScottsdale, AZ10,077
10Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeGranite Falls, MN3,003

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
< 1 year certificate70820
Associate56536
1-2 year certificate26523

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  191

Students

Student enrollment was 7,606 in 2009-2010 (3,981 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 52% of the student body. About 18% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (29 awarded)

  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (119 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Financial Planning and Services
  • International Marketing
  • Marketing/Marketing Management
  • Operations Management and Supervision
  • Retailing and Retail Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (53 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 (49 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
  • Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

DESIGN (55 awarded)

  • Graphic Design
  • Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (38 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (64 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
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
  • Telecommunications Technology/Technician

HOSPITALITY (21 awarded)

  • Hospitality Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS (9 awarded)

  • Language Interpretation and Translation
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (71 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 Electronics Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA (17 awarded)

  • Graphic Communications
  • Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (30 awarded)

  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (121 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 (655 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 (21 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (37 awarded)

  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Precision Production
  • Tool and Die Technology/Technician
  • Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (9 awarded)

  • Real Estate

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (95 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
  • 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