The Technical College Effect Wisconsin’s Technical College System has 340,000 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 $36,400 right out of college.
Impressive salary growth after five years: Median salaries of more than $44,000; a 48% increase since graduation.
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Wisconsin’s Technical Colleges Top Median Salaries 6 Months After Graduation (Follow up Report of 2012 graduates) $58,000
Manufacturing Management
$55,000
$54,658
$53,114
$52,000
$51,996
$50,500
$49,916
$49,567
$48,044
$48,000
$47,171
$46,848
Logistics
Instrumentation Controls Engineering
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Gas Utility Construction & Service
Industrial Automation Controls & Networking
Cardiovascular Technology
Dental Hygienist
Nursing Associate Degree
Automated Manufacturing Systems Tech
Supervisory Management
Aircraft Electronics
Information Systems Security Specialist
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 today require technical education.
Head start in high school: More than 26,000 students earned college credit while in high school.
Getting individuals back in the workforce: Wisconsin Technical Colleges served 26% more unemployed workers over the last 5 years (29,000 to 37,000).
60% in 5 years (16,591 to 26,559)
Immediate Results For Employers In demand: Business and industry representatives serving on advisory committees help ensure graduates have the skills employers need for success.
Satisfaction: 93% of employers are satisfied or very satisfied with the education and training and would hire technical college graduates again.
Bottom line value: 96% of employers say their local technical college is important to the overall success of their businesses.
Flexibility: More than 98% of companies say Wisconsin Technical Colleges' customized training meets or exceeds explectations.
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