The Technical College Effect Wisconsin’s Technical College System has 370,000 students — the largest higher education system in Wisconsin.
Nearly 9 of every 10 graduates live and work in Wisconsin.
Immediate Success For Graduates Strong job placement: 9 out of every 10 graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation, even in a tough economy.
Great student investment: For every dollar students invest in their technical college education, nearly $5 ($4.90) is returned as higher future income over their careers.
Graduates are valued and rewarded: Median salaries for associate degree grads are $36,000 right out of college.
Impressive salary growth after five years: Median salaries of more than $44,000; a 48% increase since graduation.
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
YEAR 5
Wisconsin’s Technical Colleges Top Median Salaries 6 Months After Graduation (2011 Graduate Follow up Report) $60,800
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
$59,500
Cardiovascular Technology
$57,100
Engineering Technologist
$52,400
$50,500
$49,000
$48,900
$48,100
$47,800
$47,000
$46,800
$45,800
$44,800
Biomedical Electronics
Dental Hygienist
Logistics
Electrical Power Engineering Tech
Automated Manufacturing Systems Tech
Nursing Associate Degree
Information Systems Security Specialist
Power Engineering & Boiler Operator
Web Analyst/ Programmer
Environmental Health And Water Quality
Immediate Payback For Taxpayers Great taxpayer investment: Wisconsin’s taxpayers receive $12.20 in benefits for every dollar invested in the technical colleges.
Degrees in demand: At least 54% of Wisconsin's jobs in the next decade require technical education.
Head start in high school: Nearly 19,000 students carried some college credit with them from high school to a technical college.
Getting individuals back in the workforce: Wisconsin Technical Colleges served 81% more dislocated and unemployed workers over the last decade (22,000 to 40,000).
Immediate Results For Employers Skills employers want: Business and industry representatives serving on advisory committees help ensure graduates have the skills employers need for success.
Appreciation for graduates: 93% of employers are satisfied or very satisfied with the education and training and would hire technical college graduates again.
Value of technical colleges: 96% of employers say their local technical college is important to the overall success of their businesses.
Flexible onsite corporate training: More than 98% of companies say Wisconsin Technical Colleges' customized training meets or exceeds expectations.
©2012 Wisconsin’s Technical Colleges