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Machine Shop Technology Degree
A Machine Shop Technology student will get the academic and pragmatic concepts required to plan, fabricate, assemble, and manufacture products along with the ability to repair parts, machines, structures, and mechanisms. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer machine shop technology 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 Machine Shop Technology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western Technical College – La Crosse offers a less than two-year award program in machine shop technology.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4 |
| Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| White | 3 |
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
Upon completion of the Machine Shop Technology program at Western Technical College – La Crosse, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Description
Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
Description
Operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic employment is expected to grow at a rate of 17.5% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Total Employment: 3
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.45
- Average Annual Salary: $42540
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Description
Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -21.9% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.83
- Average Annual Salary: $35010
Machinists
Description
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, machinists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Total Employment: 5
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.20
- Average Annual Salary: $42010
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students Western Technical College – La Crosse accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Western Technical College – La Crosse may offer services to students like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Western Technical College – La Crosse is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Volleyball