by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Fox Valley Technical College, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
At Fox Valley Technical College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 6,498 undergraduate (6,498 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Fox Valley Technical College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,249 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 472 |
| Precision Metal Working. | 282 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. | 239 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 178 |
The following majors at Fox Valley Technical College have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $53,515 |
| Ground Transportation. | $49,181 |
| Computer Programming. | $49,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. | $48,987 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | $47,184 |
The majors at Fox Valley Technical College are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,249 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. · Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
472 | $35,323 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist. |
130 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
106 | $53,515 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Reception/Receptionist. · Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. · Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. · Medical Office Management/Administration. |
55 | $27,196 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. · Occupational Therapist Assistant. |
41 | $28,065 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. · Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
34 | $38,845 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. ↳ Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. |
21 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. |
8 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
7 | NA |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. ↳ Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. · Office Management and Supervision. · Project Management. |
168 | $33,673 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. · Accounting. |
137 | $32,743 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. · Digital Marketing. |
40 | NA |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
24 | $38,357 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Receptionist. · Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. · General Office Occupations and Clerical Services. |
19 | $29,016 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. ↳ Selling Skills and Sales Operations. |
15 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
10 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, General. · Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management. |
9 | NA |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Banking and Financial Support Services. |
6 | NA |
| Management Information Systems and Services. ↳ Knowledge Management. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. · Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. · Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician. · Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
239 | $48,987 |
| Mechanics and Repairers, General. | 30 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. |
29 | NA |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
19 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. · Metal Fabricator. · Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. |
282 | $37,105 |
| Woodworking. ↳ Cabinetmaking and Millwork. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
178 | $35,755 |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. · Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation. |
44 | NA |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Forensic Science and Technology. |
29 | NA |
| Homeland Security. ↳ Critical Infrastructure Protection. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster. · Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · Computer Support Specialist. |
101 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. |
50 | $49,000 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 22 | $42,514 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
84 | NA |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. ↳ Plumbing Technology/Plumber. · Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter. · Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Other. |
56 | NA |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Construction Site Management/Manager. |
19 | NA |
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. · Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. · Instrumentation Technology/Technician. |
43 | $47,184 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. · Industrial Technology/Technician. |
37 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. |
29 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. · Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. |
16 | NA |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Quality Control Technology/Technician. · Industrial Safety Technology/Technician. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. ↳ Teacher Assistant/Aide. |
98 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
26 | $23,538 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation. ↳ Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. · Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation. |
113 | $49,181 |
| Air Transportation. ↳ Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. · Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. · Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design. · Barbering/Barber. |
57 | NA |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. · Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant. · Culinary Arts/Chef Training. |
52 | $24,945 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations. ↳ Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production. · Dairy Husbandry and Production. · Agricultural Production Operations, General. |
35 | NA |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. · Greenhouse Operations and Management. · Landscaping and Groundskeeping. |
23 | NA |
| Plant Sciences. ↳ Agronomy and Crop Science. |
13 | NA |
| Agricultural Mechanization. ↳ Agricultural Mechanization, General. · Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician. |
12 | NA |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
11 | NA |
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling. · Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. · Farm/Farm and Ranch Management. |
10 | $35,731 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Interior Design. |
48 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Natural Resources/Conservation, General. |
24 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. · Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter. |
23 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
11 | NA |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. ↳ Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS. ↳ Science Technologies/Technicians. |
6 | NA |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
2 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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