Human Resources Degree

The human resources program at Western Technical College – La Crosse prepares students for careers as a human resources assistant or manager or labor relations manager. The program focuses on managing the development of human capital in organizations and providing services to individuals and groups. Program courses include: personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, civil rights, laws and regulations, compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment, and managing employee and job training programs. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer human resources degrees.

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Western Technical College – La Crosse

800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI

Established in 1912 as La Crosse Continuation and Adult Schools, the Western Technical College changed its name to Western Wisconsin Technical College in the early 1990s. However, it was in March 29, 2006 when it became officially known as Western Technical College. Today, most students also call WTC as Western.  Located in La Crosse in Wisconsin, Western Technical College aims to provide excellence in student education based on the diversified needs of different students.

This is the reason why WTC offers 43 technical programs of different disciplines such as business, health, public safety, industrial technology and general studies. With the many courses available for the student, the school aims to impart ample knowledge and make students more competitive when looking for employment.

WTC also has agreements with various four-year colleges that enable students to easily transfer with junior standing thereby crediting all of their units from Western. The colleges that have transfer agreement with Western include the following:

• Capella University
• Franklin University
• Milwaukee School of Engineering
• University of Wisconsin-Stout
• Upper Iowa University

Students who plan to enroll for this Academic Year need to pay tuition fees depending on their location as well as program. For in-district students, the tuition fee rate is $122 per credit hour while non-resident students have to pay additional $61 per credit hour.

Students Enrolled in the Human Resources Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western Technical College – La Crosse offers an associate's degree program in human resources.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Compensation and Benefits Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.

Human Resources Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

Training and Development Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

Human Resources Specialists

Description

Perform activities in the human resource area. Includes employment specialists who screen, recruit, interview, and place workers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, human resources specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $59090

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).