Laboratory Technician at Western Technical College
If you are interested in studying Laboratory Technician, take a look at what Western Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Technical College is in La Crosse, WI.
During the most recent reporting year, 7 laboratory technician degrees were awarded at Western Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Technical College
Many students take online classes at Western Technical College. Among 3,625 students, 962 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,251 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Laboratory Technician Rankings at Western Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Technical College’s Laboratory Technician program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 117 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #None of 3 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 174 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #None of 7 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Laboratory Technician graduates at Western Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Laboratory Technician graduates at Western Technical College are 86% women (6) and 14% men (1).
Laboratory Technician Associate’s Program at Western Technical College
Among the 7 associate’s laboratory technician degrees awarded at Western Technical College, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Laboratory Technician associate’s degree recipients at Western Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Laboratory Technician associate’s degree recipients at Western Technical College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Laboratory Technician Graduates
Those who complete Laboratory Technician program at Western Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Laboratory Technician majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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