by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Waukesha County Technical College, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
Waukesha County Technical College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 4,420 undergraduate (4,420 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at Waukesha County Technical College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,210 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 476 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 199 |
| Precision Metal Working. | 163 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 107 |
Among Waukesha County Technical College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $57,141 |
| Computer Programming. | $52,917 |
| Ground Transportation. | $48,840 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $48,267 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $47,502 |
Browse every major at Waukesha County Technical College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,210 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
476 | $28,123 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Surgical Technology/Technologist. |
199 | $43,756 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
54 | $57,141 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. · Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
45 | $48,267 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. · Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. |
24 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. · Sterile Processing Technology/Technician. |
21 | $26,486 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician. |
19 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
11 | $31,168 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. · Customer Service Management. · Office Management and Supervision. · Organizational Leadership. · Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. |
85 | $43,035 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
59 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. · Accounting. |
44 | $35,132 |
| Marketing. ↳ Digital Marketing. · International Marketing. |
22 | NA |
| Real Estate. | 15 | NA |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. ↳ Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General. |
13 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, General. · Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management. |
2 | NA |
| International Business. ↳ International Business/Trade/Commerce. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Metal Fabricator. · Tool and Die Technology/Technician. · Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. · Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. |
163 | $41,875 |
| Precision Production, Other. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
98 | $32,731 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
31 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. |
15 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
12 | $29,388 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · Network and System Administration/Administrator. · Computer Support Specialist. · Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster. |
77 | $38,037 |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. · Computer Programming, Specific Applications. |
52 | $52,917 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. ↳ Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. · Cloud Computing. |
25 | $42,707 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
62 | NA |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. ↳ Plumbing Technology/Plumber. |
49 | NA |
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
21 | NA |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Construction Site Management/Manager. · Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. · Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
107 | $38,612 |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation. ↳ Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. |
101 | $48,840 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. · Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. · Master Aesthetician/Esthetician. |
54 | $24,225 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. · Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager. · Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant. |
34 | $30,651 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician. |
25 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. · Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. |
18 | $47,502 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
10 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
9 | NA |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Quality Control Technology/Technician. |
6 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
39 | $24,922 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. ↳ Teacher Assistant/Aide. |
16 | NA |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Interior Design. · Graphic Design. |
46 | $32,923 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. ↳ Language Interpretation and Translation. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Science. ↳ Data Science, General. |
4 | NA |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
4 | 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.
References
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