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- School Code: 384000
- Phone: (262) 691-5566
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Welding Program
The welding program at Western Technical College – La Crosse prepares students for careers as welding engineers, manufacturing engineers, application engineers, sales engineers, and project engineer or manager. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Program course include: arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding process and heat treating, structural design, safety, and codes and standards. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer welding program.
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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 Welding Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western Technical College – La Crosse has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 25 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 21 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 42 |
| Female | 4 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 |
| White | 44 |
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 Welding program at Western Technical College – La Crosse, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters
Description
Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, welders, cutters, and welder fitters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.38
- Average Annual Salary: $42400
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Description
Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -18.0% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Total Employment: 810
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.00
- Average Annual Salary: $54080
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