La Crosse Campus400 Seventh Street North

P. O. Box C-908

La Crosse, WI 54602-0908

Phone: 608.785.9200

Phone: 608.785.9551 (V/TTY)

FAX: 608.785.9205

Black River Falls24 Fillmore Street

Black River Falls, WI 54615

Phone: 715.284.2253

FAX: 715.284.0699

Regional Locations

Independence36084 Walnut Street

Independence, WI 54747

Phone: 715.985.3392

FAX: 715.985.2580

Mauston 1000 College Avenue

Mauston, WI 53948

Phone: 608.847.7364

FAX: 608.847.5039

Tomah120 East Milwaukee Street

Tomah, WI 54660

Phone: 608.374.7700

FAX: 608.374.7702

Viroqua220 South Main Street

Viroqua, WI 54665

Phone: 608.637.2612

FAX: 608.789.6269

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About this report . . .

• Graduate Success 2009-2010 is a follow-up of graduates who were awarded an associate degree, technical diploma or a certificate by Western Technical College (Western) for satisfactorily completing their program of study between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.

• The programs at Western contain up-to-date, relevant, hands-on occupational training, general studies and employment skills courses. Placement services supported by Student Employment Services are an integral part of the educational process at Western, assisting students in making the transition from school to work.

• The data reported are a valid representation of the 2009-2010 graduate population of Western. Wage and salary data are based only on gross wage, and not take-home pay, and do not include overtime pay and/or commissions. Calculations include only those reporting both wages and hours worked.

Median salaries designate the middle salary position with half of the graduates receiving more than the rate shown and half receiving less than the rate shown. The salaries represent wages earned by the graduate approximately six or more months after employment.

Full-time (FT) salaries are based on graduates who reported 35 or more hours per week. Part-time (PT) are those working less than 35 hours per week.

“Not in the Labor Market” includes graduates who responded as a homemaker, a disabled individual, or for some other reason are not in the labor market.

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Table of Contents Employment Facts ................................................................... 4 Report Summary ...................................................................... 5 Accounting ................................................................................ 6 Accounting Assistant ............................................................... 6 Administrative Professional .................................................. 7 Agribusiness/Science Technology ....................................... 7 Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology .................................................. 8 Architectural Technology ....................................................... 8 Automotive Technician ........................................................... 9 Bio-Medical Electronics .......................................................... 9 Business Management ........................................................... 10 Central Service Technician .................................................. 10 Clinical Laboratory Technician ........................................... 11 Criminal Justice–Law Enforcement ................................... 12 Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Academy.... ............... 12 Culinary Management........................................................... 13 Dental Assistant ...................................................................... 13 Dental Hygienist..................................................................... 14 Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician ........................................................................... 14 DisAbility Support Specialist .............................................. 15 Early Childhood Education ................................................. 15 Electromechanical Technology ........................................... 16 Electronic & Computer Engineering Technology .................................................. 16 Electronic Servicing Tech ..................................................... 17 Electronic Systems Installation & Maintenance ............. 17 Electronics ............................................................................... 18 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic ............................... 18 Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate ................. 19 EMT–Paramedic .................................................................... 19 ENDT-Electroneurodiagnostic Technology .................... 20 Finance ..................................................................................... 20 Fire Protection Technician ................................................... 21 Food Production Specialist .................................................. 21 Graphic Design ....................................................................... 22 Health Information Technology ......................................... 22

Human Resource Management ........................................... 23 Individualized Tech Studies... .............................................. 23 Instructional Assistant- Associate Degree ............................................................... 24 Interior Design ........................................................................ 24 IT-Computer Support Specialist... ...................................... 25 IT–Computer Support Technician ..................................... 25 IT–Network Systems Administration ................................ 26 IT–Programmer/Analyst ...................................................... 26 IT - Web & Software Developer... ....................................... 27 Landscape Horticulture ........................................................ 27 Machine Tool Operation ...................................................... 28 Machine Tooling Technics ................................................... 28 Marketing ................................................................................. 29 Mechanical Design Technology .......................................... 29 Medical Assistant ................................................................... 30 Medical Coding Specialist .................................................... 30 Nursing–Associate Degree (RN)........................................ 31 Nursing Assistant (CNA) ..................................................... 32 Occupational Therapy Assistant ......................................... 33 Office Support Specialist ...................................................... 34 Paralegal ................................................................................... 34 Paramedic Technician ........................................................... 35 Physical Therapist Assistant ................................................. 35 Practical Nursing (LPN) ...................................................... 36 Radiography ............................................................................ 37 Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Heating Service Technician ..................................... 37 Respiratory Therapist ............................................................ 38 Supervisory Management .................................................... 39 Surgical Technologist ............................................................ 40 Technical Studies-Journeyworker ....................................... 41 Technical Communications ................................................. 41 Therapeutic Massage ............................................................. 42 Visual Communications ....................................................... 43 Welding .................................................................................... 43 Wood Tech ............................................................................... 44

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Western Technical

College District

Employment Facts

90% are employed in

WISCONSIN

Satisfaction with TrainingVery Satisfied 476 54%Satisfied 385 44%Unsatisfied 16 1%Very Unsatisfied 5 1%

Reason for AttendingPreparation for Getting a Job 395 45%Career Change 229 26%Improvement of Existing Job Skills 74 8%Preparation for Further Education 115 13%Personal Interest 42 5%Other 26 3%

Where Employed (In Related Occupation)In Western District 401 77%In Wisconsin But Not Western District 66 13%Out of State 53 10%

Number of Graduates Surveyed 1415Graduates Responding to Survey 1037 73%No response 378 27%

Graduates Responding 1037Not In Labor Force 25 2%Continuing Education 257 25%Available for Employment 755

Available for Employment 755 73%Employed 691 92%Seeking Employment 64 8%

Employed 691Employed In Related Occupation 528 77%Employed In Non-related Occupation 159 23%

Average Hourly Wage - All Graduates $14.47

Average Hourly Wage - Employed in Related Occupation $15.26

Report Summary Year 2010

$16 $15 $14 $13 $12 $11 $10 $ 9 $ 8 $ 7 $ 6 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 $14.20 $15.36 $15.49 $14.49 $15.26

*Average hourly wage earned by graduates approximately six or more months after employment.

*Average Hourly Wage

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AccountingGraduates ...........................................................................................38Graduates Responding ....................................................................31Employed In Related Occupation ................................................17Employed In Non-related Occupations ........................................6Seeking Employment ........................................................................4Continuing Education ..................................................................... 3Not In Labor Market .........................................................................1

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 1 FT 16Average Hours per Week 30 41Median Hourly Wage $15.38 $12.50Hourly Wage Range $9.25-$25.00Median Annual Salary $24,000.00 $26,000.00

Account Clerk; Citizens Accounting, Neillsville, WIAccount Clerk; La Crosse County, La Crosse, WIAccounting Associate; Organic Valley, La Farge, WI (2)Accounting Specialist; Trane, La Crosse, WIAccounts Payable & Payroll; Dippen Companies(Cranberry Country Lodge), Tomah, WIAccounts Payable/Receivable Specialist; Sparta Area School District, Sparta, WIAdministrative Specialist; Trane / Ingersoll Rand, La Crosse, WIBorrower Service Representative; Great Lakes Higher Education, Madison, WIBudget Analyst; J. M. Waller, Fort McCoy, WICage Shift Supervisor; Ho-Chunk Nation, Tomah, WIOperations Dept .; Coulee Bank, La Crosse, WIPayroll/AP Clerk; Ashley Furniture, Arcadia, WIProduction Accounting Clerk; Cast & Crew Entertainment Services, Burbank, CAProfessional Trader; Bright Trading, LLC, Westby, WIRetail Accounting; Kwik Trip, La Crosse, WITeller; WCCU, Westby, WI

Accounting AssistantGraduates ............................................................................................ 1Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 1Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 1Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 1Average Hours per Week Median Hourly Wage Hourly Wage Range Median Annual Salary Accounts Receivable Assistant; ABR Staffing Agency/Reinhart Foods, La Crosse, WI

Administrative ProfessionalGraduates .......................................................................................... 18Graduates Responding ................................................................... 12Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 9Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 1Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 1Continuing Education ..................................................................... 1Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 3 FT 6Average Hours per Week 23 41Median Hourly Wage $10.95 $12.68Hourly Wage Range $10.78-$13.56 $9.50-$16.35Median Annual Salary $14,014.00 $26,374.40

Administrative Assistant; ABR Employment Services/Logistics Health, Inc., La Crosse, WICorporate Contract Compliance Assistant; Reinhart FoodService, LLC, La Crosse, WIDesk Clerk/Dispatch; Ashley Furniture, Arcadia, WIFinance & Insurance Assistant Manager; Rudig Jensen, New Lisbon, WIFlight Administrator; Air Force, Rochester, MNHuman Resources Generalist; Kwik Trip, Inc., La Crosse, WIInstructional Assistant; Western Technical College, Tomah, WIPart-time Clerical; Western Technical College, Sparta, WIReceptionist; Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, La Crosse, WI

Agri-Business Science Graduates ............................................................................................ 2Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 2Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 1Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 1Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 1Average Hours per Week 44Median Hourly Wage $11.00Hourly Wage Range Median Annual Salary $25,168.00

Agronomy Technician; Sparta Co-op Services, Sparta, WI

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Air Conditioning, Heat & RefrigerationGraduates ............................................................................................ 4Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 3Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 2Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 1Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 1Average Hours per Week 45Median Hourly Wage $13.30Hourly Wage Range Median Annual Salary $31,122.00

Energy Analyst; Kwik Trip, La Crosse, WIHVACR Installer; Cary Heating and Air Conditioning, La Crosse, WI

Architectural TechnologyGraduates .......................................................................................... 10Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 8Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 5Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 1Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 2Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 5Average Hours per Week 44Median Hourly Wage $13.00Hourly Wage Range $13.00-$15.00Median Annual Salary $31,200.00

Architectural Technician; Eau Claire, WIArchitectural Designer/Office Manager; Classic Custom Homes of Waunakee, Waunakee, WIAssistant Project Manager; Peterson Construction Company, Grand Forks, NDCAD Technician; Midwest Manufacturing, Eau Claire, WIInterior Design CAD Specialist; Ashley Furniture, Arcadia, WI

Automotive TechnicianGraduates .......................................................................................... 22Graduates Responding ................................................................... 15Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 8Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 4Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 1Continuing Education ..................................................................... 1Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 1

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 8Average Hours per Week 45Median Hourly Wage $11.00Hourly Wage Range $10.00-$12.00Median Annual Salary $24,960.00

Automotive Technician; Ken Vance Motors, Eau Claire, WIAutomotive Technician; VanderMeer Chevrolet, Tomah, WI (2)Automotive Technician; Clason Pontiac, La Crosse, WIAuto Detailer / Sales Assistant; Wehrs Chevrolet, Inc., Bangor, WIMechanic; River Valley Auto Sales, Viroqua, WITechnician; Firestone, Brooklyn Park, MNTow Truck Driver; Ed’s Service Center, La Crosse, WI

Bio-Medical ElectronicsGraduates .......................................................................................... 12Graduates Responding ................................................................... 11Employed In Related Occupation ............................................... 11Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 11Average Hours per Week 41Median Hourly Wage $21.11Hourly Wage Range $14.50-$24.04Median Annual Salary $44,304.00

Bio-Medical Technician; Ministry Health Care, Woodruff, WI (2)Bio-Medical Technician; ACT Services, St. Paul, MN (2)Bio-Medical Technician; Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, WIBio-Medical Technician; Pro Health Care Inc., Waukesha, WIBiomed I; Regional West Medical Center, Scottsbluff, NEBio-Medical Electronics Tech; St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, WIBMET 1; OSF Medical Center, Peoria, ILLead BMET; Tomah Memorial Hospital, Tomah, WIService Tech; Henry Shein, Oklahoma City, OK

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Business ManagementGraduates .......................................................................................... 27Graduates Responding ................................................................... 18Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 8Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 6Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 1Continuing Education ..................................................................... 3Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 1 FT 7Average Hours per Week 17 41Median Hourly Wage $10.00 $12.13Hourly Wage Range $9.00-$14.90Median Annual Salary $8,840.00 $28,372.50 Assistant Deli Manager; Festival Foods, Onalaska, WIBookkeeper; Top Hat, Inc., La Crosse, WICustomer Service; Magnum Products, Berlin, WIFinancial Aid Administrator; Minnesota School of Business, Elk River, MNHuman Resources; Hiring & Staff Services, Madison, WIOffice Assistant; YWCA of the Coulee Region, La Crosse, WIOperations Manager; Health Care Services, La Crescent, MNSupervisor; Days Hotel, La Crosse, WI

Central Service TechnicianGraduates ............................................................................................ 2Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 0Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 0Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Western graduate salary information not available.

Clinical Lab TechnicianGraduates .......................................................................................... 15Graduates Responding ................................................................... 10Employed In Related Occupation ............................................... 10Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 4 FT 6Average Hours per Week 26 40Median Hourly Wage $17.05 $17.18Hourly Wage Range $11.57-$19.00 $13.92-$19.97Median Annual Salary $23,173.80 $34,860.80

Lab Technician; Mile Bluff Medical Center, Mauston, WILab Technician; Winona Health, Winona, MNMedical Lab Technician; St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Wabasha, MNMedical Lab Technician; Richland Hospital, Richland Center, WIMedical Lab Technician; University of Wisconsin, Middleton, WIMedical Lab Technician; Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MNMedical Lab Technician; Franciscan Skemp, Onalaska, WIMedical Lab Technician; Moundview Memorial Hospital, Friendship, WIMedical Lab Technician; Southwest Health Center, Platteville, WIPhlebotomist; Franciscan Skemp, Onalaska, WI

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Criminal Justice-Law EnforcementGraduates .......................................................................................... 32Graduates Responding ................................................................... 23Employed In Related Occupation ............................................... 12Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 6Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 2Continuing Education ..................................................................... 3Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 6 FT 3Average Hours per Week 22 43Median Hourly Wage $11.75 $11.75Hourly Wage Range $8.50-$15.79 $11.00-$12.50Median Annual Salary $14,144.00 $27,690.00

Correctional Officer; Vernon County Sheriff, Viroqua, WIDeputy Sheriff; Vernon County Sheriff, Viroqua, WIJailer; La Crosse County, La Crosse, WIPolice Officer; Arcadia Police, Arcadia, WIPolice Officer; Hillsboro Police Department, Hillsboro, WI (3)Police Officer; Prairie du Chien Police Dept, Prairie du Chien, WISecurity Officer; Clarion Security LLC, Memphis, TNSecurity Officer; Ho-Chunk Gaming, Black River Falls, WISecurity Officer; O’Brien and Associates, Holmen, WIAsset Protection; Wal-Mart, Tomah, WI

Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement AcademyGraduates .......................................................................................... 17Graduates Responding ................................................................... 10Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 8Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 1Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 1Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 1 FT 7Average Hours per Week 32 40Median Hourly Wage $17.00 $17.65Hourly Wage Range $11.93-$22.63Median Annual Salary $28,288.00 $38,474.88

Corrections Officer; Jackson County Correctional Center, Black River Falls, WIDeputy Sheriff; Juneau County Sheriff Dept , Mauston, WIDeputy Sheriff; Vernon County, Viroqua, WIDeputy Sheriff; Monroe County, Sparta, WIDeputy Sheriff; Jackson County Sheriff, Black River Falls, WIMultiple Titles; Onalaska Municipal Court Clerk, Onalaska, WIPolice Officer; City of Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WIPolice Officer; Vernon County Sheriff Dept , Viroqua, WI

Culinary ManagementGraduates ............................................................................................ 9Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 9Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 7Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 2Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 3 FT 3Average Hours per Week 29 41Median Hourly Wage $10.50 $11.50Hourly Wage Range $10.00-17.00Median Annual Salary $20,202.00 $22,724.00

Banquet Server; Cedar Creek, Onalaska, WICatering Assistant; Western Technical College, La Crosse, WIDeli Clerk/Catering Assistant; Festival Foods, Onalaska, WIDeli Night Supervisor; Festival Foods, La Crosse, WILine Cook; Red Robin, Eau Claire, WISelf Employed; Catering ServiceService Bartender/Kitchen Worker; Hillstone Group, Houston, TX

Dental AssistantGraduates .......................................................................................... 17Graduates Responding ................................................................... 12Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 6Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 2Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 3Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 1

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 5 FT 1Average Hours per Week 30 40Median Hourly Wage $12.92 $14.00Hourly Wage Range $12.00-$14.92 Median Annual Salary $18,811.52 $29,120.00

Dental Assistant; Gundersen Lutheran, La Crosse, WI (2)Dental Assistant; Robinson and Prijic Family Dental Associates, Janesville, WIDental Assistant; Family Dentistry of West Salem, West Salem, WIDental Assistant/Teacher Assistant; Western Technical College, La Crosse, WI

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Dental HygienistGraduates ............................................................................................ 8Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 6Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 4Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 2Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 3 FT 1Average Hours per Week 28 35Median Hourly Wage $22.00 $21.98Hourly Wage Range $14.42-$23.00 Median Annual Salary $28,600.00 $40,000.00

Dental Hygienist; Dr. Michael Colvin, Onalaska, WIDental Hygienist; Dental Express and Gundersen Lutheran Ped Dentistry, La Crosse, WIDental Hygienist; Dr. Kurt Hulse, Onalaska, WIDental Hygienist; Sparta Dental Center, Sparta, WI

Diesel & Heavy Equipment TechnicianGraduates .......................................................................................... 17Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 8Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 7Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 1Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 7Average Hours per Week 44Median Hourly Wage $15.00Hourly Wage Range $10.00-$16.00Median Annual Salary $29,848.00

Diesel Mechanic; La Crosse Truck Center - Mack, La Crosse, WIDiesel Mechanic; Lawrence National Lease, Winona, MNDiesel Mechanic; Modern Crane Service, Onalaska, WIField Service Tech; Brooks Tractor Inc., West Salem, WIHeavy Equipment Mechanic; St. Joseph Equipment, La Crosse, WIService Technician; Sleepy Hollow, Viroqua, WITruck Wash/Diesel Mechanic; Kwik Trip, La Crosse, WI

DisAbility Support SpecialistGraduates ............................................................................................ 6Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 4Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 4Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 3 FT 1Average Hours per Week 25 53Median Hourly Wage $11.00 $11.00Hourly Wage Range $5.91-$15.80 Median Annual Salary $14,300.00 $30,316.00

Director Support Professionals; MDM Rubicon, Woodbury, MNH.R. Assistant; Independent Living Resources, La Crosse, WIIn Home Support Provider; Catholic Charities of La Crosse, La Crosse, WIRespite Worker; Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Columbus, OH

Early Childhood EducationGraduates ............................................................................................ 4Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 2Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 2Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 2Average Hours per Week 39Median Hourly Wage $9.15Hourly Wage Range Median Annual Salary $19,032.00

Teacher; La Crosse Day Care Center, La Crosse, WIAssistant Teacher; Western Technical College, La Crosse, WI

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Electromechanical TechnologyGraduates ............................................................................................ 9Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 7Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 5Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 2Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 5Average Hours per Week 41Median Hourly Wage $14.50Hourly Wage Range $12.00-$17.55Median Annual Salary $32,110.00

Electrical Plumber Technician; Inland, La Crosse, WIElectronics Technician; Reconyx, Inc, Holmen, WIIndustrial Electrician; Voltmer Electric, Decorah, IAInstaller; Energy Performance Specialists, McFarland, WIMaintenance; Mcloone, La Crosse, WI

Electronic & Computer Engineering TechnologyGraduates ............................................................................................ 6Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 6Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 3Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 1Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 2Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 1 FT 2Average Hours per Week 28 40Median Hourly Wage $10.39 $15.00Hourly Wage Range $12.50-$17.50Median Annual Salary $15,127.84 $31,200.00

Inspector; Progressive Image, New Berlin, WITelecom Technician; Dairyland Power Co., La Crosse, WITelecommunications Services; Dairyland Power Co., La Crosse, WI

Electronic Servicing TechGraduates ............................................................................................ 1Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 1Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 0Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 1Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not in Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Western graduate salary information not available.

Electronic Systems Installation & MaintenanceGraduates .......................................................................................... 21Graduates Responding ................................................................... 18Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 8Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 2Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 3Continuing Education ..................................................................... 5Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 7Average Hours per Week 41Median Hourly Wage $16.50Hourly Wage Range $15.50-$21.85Median Annual Salary $34,320.00

Apprentice; Coulee Region Mechanical, La Crosse, WIDemanufacturer; Dynamic Recycling, La Crosse, WIMaintenance Technician; Golden Plump, Arcadia, WIMaintenance Technician; Cardinal IG, Tomah, WI (3)Maintenance; Kwik Trip, La Crosse, WIService Technician; D & R Vending, Austin, MN

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ElectronicsGraduates ............................................................................................ 1Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 1Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 1Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 1Average Hours per Week Median Hourly Wage Hourly Wage Range Median Annual Salary

Telecom Technician; Dairyland Power Corp, La Crosse, WI

Emergency Medical Tech-BasicGraduates .......................................................................................... 80Graduates Responding ................................................................... 67Employed In Related Occupation ............................................... 20Employed In Non-related Occupations ..................................... 13Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 2Continuing Education ................................................................... 29Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 3

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 10 FT 8Average Hours per Week 20 52Median Hourly Wage $9.30 $12.50Hourly Wage Range $8.10-$15.00 $9.80-$17.50Median Annual Salary $7,280.00 $37,481.60

CNA/EMT; Richland Hospital/Richland County, Richland Center, WIEMT; Rio, WIEMT; Vernon Memorial Healthcare, Viroqua, WIEMT; Camp Douglas Fire and Rescue, Camp Douglas, WIEMT; City of New Lisbon/Village of Camp Douglas, New Lisbon, WIEMT; Interstate EMS, Prairie du Chien, WIEMT; Mauston Area Ambulance Association, Mauston, WIEMT; Ontario Ambulance, Ontario, WI (2)EMT; Interstate Emergency Medical ServiceER EMT; Vernon Memorial Hospital, Viroqua, WIER EMT; Mile Bluff Medical Center, Mauston, WI Firefighter/EMT; Fort McCoy Fire Dept ., Fort McCoy, WIFirefighter; Dept of Defense, Ft McCoy, WIFirst Responder/EMT; Camp Douglas Fire and Rescue, Camp Douglas, WIPolice Chief; La Farge Police, La Farge, WIPolice Officer; Mauston Police Dept , Mauston, WIResident Assistant; Fair Haven/Old Times, Westby, WIVolunteer Ambulance; Reedsburg Fire Dept , Reedsburg, WIVolunteer Fire/Rescue; New Lisbon Fire Department, New Lisbon, WI

Emergency Med Tech - IntermediateGraduates ............................................................................................ 7Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 6Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 2Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 1Continuing Education ..................................................................... 3Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Western graduate salary information not available.

EMT Firefighter; City of La Crosse Fire & Rescue, La Crosse, WIEMT-1; Arcadia Ambulance Service, Arcadia, WI

EMT-ParamedicGraduates ............................................................................................ 5Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 3Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 3Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 2 FT 1Average Hours per Week 29 40Median Hourly Wage $10.65 $12.87Hourly Wage Range $10.30-$11.00 Median Annual Salary $16,133.00 $26,769.60

Paramedic; Sparta Area Ambulance, Sparta, WI (2)Paramedic; Tri State Ambulance, La Crosse, WI

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ENDT-Electroneurodiagnostic TechnologyGraduates .......................................................................................... 10Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 8Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 8Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 8Average Hours per Week 40Median Hourly Wage $17.74Hourly Wage Range $15.99-$23.00Median Annual Salary $40,000.00

EEG Tech; Sentara Healthcare, Suffolk, VAElectroneurodiagnostic Tech; Benefits Healthcare, Great Falls, MTElectroneurodiagnostic Technician; Neurotech, Elm Grove, WIElectroneurodiagnostic Technologist; Froedtert Hospital, Wauwatosa, WIENDT Tech 1; Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, WIENDT; Children’s Hospital Of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WINeurophysiology Tech; Children’s Hospital of WI, Milwaukee, WIPolysonagram Technologist; Sleep Wellness Institute, West Allis, WI

FinanceGraduates .......................................................................................... 10Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 9Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 7Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 2Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 6Average Hours per Week 40Median Hourly Wage $13.00Hourly Wage Range $10.41-$17.21Median Annual Salary $27,362.40

Business Lending Member Relations Specialist; Altra Federal Credit Union, La Crosse, WICustomer Service; Kaplan Professional Education, La Crosse, WIFinancial Development Officer; First Nations Community Financial, Tomah, WI (2)Member Service Rep.; 1st CCU, West Salem, WIStaff Accountant; Community Credit Union, Onalaska, WITeller; Wachovia, Annapolis, MD

Fire Protection TechnicianGraduates .......................................................................................... 10Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 9Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 4Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 2Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 1Continuing Education ..................................................................... 2Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 2 FT 2Average Hours per Week 28 60Median Hourly Wage $10.10 $12.12Hourly Wage Range Median Annual Salary $16,806.40 $31,500.00

EMS Director; City of Lewiston, Lewiston, MNEMT; Dells Emergency Medical Service, Wisconsin Dells, WIER EMT; Vernon Memorial Hospital, Viroqua, WIFire Fighter/EMT; Village of Weston, Weston, WI

Food Production SpecialistGraduates ............................................................................................ 6Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 5Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 3Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 1Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 1

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 2 FT 1Average Hours per Week 22 Median Hourly Wage $8.94 Hourly Wage Range $7.70-$10.18 Median Annual Salary $10,413.00

Assistant Farm Chef; Harmony Valley Farm, Viroqua, WIFood Service; Western Technical College, La Crosse, WIPM Cook; St. Rose Convent, La Crosse, WI

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Graphic DesignGraduates .......................................................................................... 28Graduates Responding ................................................................... 16Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 3Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 7Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 4Continuing Education ..................................................................... 2Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 3Average Hours per Week 42Median Hourly Wage $11.00Hourly Wage Range $9.00-$13.50Median Annual Salary $22,880.00

Graphic Artist; WinCraft , Winona, MNGraphic Designer; JT Graphics, La Crosse, WITechnical Artist; Duratech Industries, La Crosse, WI

Health Information TechnologyGraduates ............................................................................................ 2Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 2Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 2Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 2Average Hours per Week 37Median Hourly Wage $15.12Hourly Wage Range $11.00-$19.23Median Annual Salary $29,010.00

Medical Records Clerk; Atrium Centers, LLC (Tomah Care Center), Tomah, WIOffice Manager; Girl Scouts, La Crosse, WI

Human Resource ManagementGraduates ............................................................................................ 9Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 6Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 3Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 2Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 1Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 3Average Hours per Week 40Median Hourly Wage $16.59Hourly Wage Range $15.38-$17.80Median Annual Salary $33,586.40

Human Resources; Marinuka Manor, Galesville, WIPlacement Manager/Recruiter; College Nannies & Tutors, Wayzata, MN

Individualized Tech StudiesGraduates ............................................................................................ 2Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 2Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 0Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 1Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 1Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

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Instructional Assistant-ADGraduates .......................................................................................... 14Graduates Responding ................................................................... 12Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 5Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 3Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 1Continuing Education ..................................................................... 2Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 1

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 2 FT 3Average Hours per Week 32 38Median Hourly Wage $10.40 $11.52Hourly Wage Range $9.00-$11.80 $10.68-$12.35Median Annual Salary $17,758.00 $22,432.54

Bilingual Teachers Assistant; Head Start, Independence, WIEducational Assistant; School District of Holmen, Holmen, WIPara Professional; La Crescent High School, La Crescent, MNSpecial Ed Para; Viroqua Area Schools, Viroqua, WITeaching Assistant; La Crosse Day Cares- Elm Grove, La Crosse, WI

Interior DesignGraduates ............................................................................................ 8Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 7Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 4Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 3Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 4Average Hours per Week 40Median Hourly Wage $11.00Hourly Wage Range $7.50-$13.00Median Annual Salary $22,880.00

Flooring and Design Specialist; Drexel Inc., Brookfield, WISales Consultant; Home Furniture, Plover, WISales Person; Furniture & Appliance Mart, Rhinelander, WISales/Design Consultant; Coulee Carpet Center, La Crosse, WI

IT-Computer Support SpecialistGraduates ............................................................................................ 9Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 7Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 3Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 2Continuing Education ..................................................................... 2Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 1 FT 2Average Hours per Week 30 38Median Hourly Wage $13.75 $12.00Hourly Wage Range $10.00-$14.00Median Annual Salary $21,450.00 $23,660.00

Computer Support Tech; LOCKNet IT Solutions, La Crosse, WIIT - Technician; Michaels Engineering, La Crosse, WIIT Retail Systems Junior Analyst; Kwik Trip, Inc., La Crosse, WI

IT-Computer Support TechnicianGraduates ............................................................................................ 3Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 2Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 2Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 1Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 1 FT 1Average Hours per Week 20 40Median Hourly Wage $12.00 $11.00Hourly Wage Range Median Annual Salary $12,480.00 $22,880.00

IT Intern; River States Truck & Trailer, La Crosse, WIRetention Specialist; CenturyLink, La Crosse, WI

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IT-Network Systems AdministrationGraduates .......................................................................................... 18Graduates Responding ................................................................... 14Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 9Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 2Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 3Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 7Average Hours per Week 40Median Hourly Wage $14.65Hourly Wage Range $10.00-$23.08Median Annual Salary $30,480.00

Help Desk Specialist; Inland Printing, La Crosse, WIIntern; Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, La Crosse, WIIT-Tech Support; Kaplan Inc., La Crosse, WISelf-Employed, Holmen, WIServer Admin; Inland Label, La Crosse, WIService Technician; EO Johnson, La Crosse, WISystem Support Analyst; Ashley Furniture Industries, Arcadia, WITech III IAT; Volk Field CRTC, Camp Douglas, WI

IT-Programmer/AnalystGraduates ............................................................................................ 2Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 1Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 0Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 1Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Western graduate salary information not available.

IT - Web & Software DeveloperGraduates ............................................................................................ 4Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 3Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 3Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 3Average Hours per Week 43Median Hourly Wage $18.16Hourly Wage Range $17.09-$19.23Median Annual Salary $42,500.00

Systems Development Specialist; Ashley Furniture Industries, Arcadia, WI (3)

Landscape HorticultureGraduates ............................................................................................ 7Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 4Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 1Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 1Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 1Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 1

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Machine Tool OperationGraduates ............................................................................................ 8Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 7Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 6Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 1Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 6Average Hours per Week 41Median Hourly Wage $12.35Hourly Wage Range $10.00-$18.43Median Annual Salary $25,688.00

CNC Engineer; Wehrs Machine, Bangor, WICNC Operations Manager; Trueline Inc., La Crosse, WICNC Operator; APN, Caledonia, MNCNC Operator; MTI Mfg., La Crosse, WIHourly Production; Trane Co., La Crosse, WIMachinist; MTI Mfg., La Crosse, WI

Machine Tooling TechnicsGraduates ............................................................................................ 1Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 1Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 0Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 1Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Western graduate salary information not available.

MarketingGraduates .......................................................................................... 28Graduates Responding ................................................................... 21Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 8Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 5Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 2Continuing Education ..................................................................... 6Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 2 FT 6Average Hours per Week 25 41Median Hourly Wage $10.50 $13.20Hourly Wage Range $10.00-$11.00 $10.50-$25.64Median Annual Salary $13,650.00 $31,720.00

Assistant Brand Manager; Perfect Timing Inc., Waukesha, WIComplex Manager; Carmike Cinemas, La Crosse, WIInsurance Agent; Farmers Insurance Group, La Crosse, WIManager; China Star, La Crosse, WISales Representative; Wyndham Vacation Resorts Inc., Wisconsin Dells, WISalesperson; Sears Automotive, La Crosse, WIService Associate; Riverfront, Alma, WI

Mechanical Design TechnologyGraduates ............................................................................................ 8Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 7Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 7Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 7Average Hours per Week 40Median Hourly Wage $15.00Hourly Wage Range $13.00-$17.12Median Annual Salary $31,200.00

Contract Drafter; Trane, La Crosse, WIDesign/Drafting Technician; Trane, La Crosse, WIMachinist; H & L Machine, Chisago City, MNMechanical Design Director; Trane, La Crosse, WIMechanical Design Drafter; Trane, La Crosse, WIMechanical Designer; Thern, Inc, Winona, MNProduct Engineer; Ashley Furniture, Arcadia, WI

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Medical AssistantGraduates .......................................................................................... 31Graduates Responding ................................................................... 22Employed In Related Occupation ............................................... 17Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 2Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 2Continuing Education ..................................................................... 1Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 7 FT 10Average Hours per Week 30 39Median Hourly Wage $12.92 $12.92Hourly Wage Range $12.42-$15.00 $10.80-$14.95Median Annual Salary $20,999.68 $26,873.60

Certified Medical Assistant; Dean Health System, Madison, WICertified Medical Assistant; Ho Chunk Nation, Black River Falls, WICertified Medical Assistant; Integrative Health Care, Winona, MNCNA; Mile Bluff Clinic, Mauston, WICNA; Norseland Nursing Home, Westby, WIMedical Assistant; Allergy Associates of La Crosse, Onalaska, WIMedical Assistant; Franciscan Skemp Hospital, La Crosse, WI (2)Medical Assistant; Gundersen Lutheran, La Crosse, WI (5)Medical Assistant; Gundersen Lutheran, Onalaska, WIMedical Assistant; Gundersen Lutheran, Sparta, WIMedical Assistant; Gundersen Lutheran, Whitehall, WIMedical Assistant; Touch of Home, Tomah, WI

Medical Coding SpecialistGraduates ............................................................................................ 8Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 5Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 3Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 2Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 3Average Hours per Week 38Median Hourly Wage $13.25Hourly Wage Range $12.00-$14.65Median Annual Salary $24,960.00

Medical Coder/Transcriptionist; Tomah Memorial Hospital, Tomah, WIMedical Coder; Krohn Clinic, Black River Falls, WIOutpatient Coder; Hess Memorial Hospital, Mauston, WI

Nursing-ADGraduates .......................................................................................... 74Graduates Responding ................................................................... 60Employed In Related Occupation ............................................... 56Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 1Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 1Continuing Education ..................................................................... 1Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 1

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 18 FT 38Average Hours per Week 23 38Median Hourly Wage $24.00 $24.00Hourly Wage Range $18.05-$25.00 $18.00-$29.00Median Annual Salary $29,502.72 $44,311.80

LPN; Franciscan Skemp, La Crosse, WIPrivate Duty RN/Care Coordinator; La Crosse, WIResident Care Coordinator; Pine View Care Center, Black River Falls, WIRN; American Lutheran Houses, Mondovi, WIRN; Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, NYRN; Bethany Lutheran Homes, La Crosse, WIRN; Bethany St. Joseph Care Center, La Crosse, WIRN; Bethel Homes, Viroqua, WIRN; Black River Memorial Hospital, Black River Falls, WI (2)RN; Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, Arcadia, WIRN; Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, La Crosse, WI (7)RN; Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, Sparta, WI RN; Gundersen Lutheran, La Crosse, WI (8)RN; Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse, WI (2)RN; La Farge Clinic, La Farge, WIRN; Lakeview Health Center, West Salem, WI (3)RN; Marinuka Manor, Galesville, WIRN; Mile Bluff Medical Center - Acute Care, Mauston, WIRN; Ministry Health, St. Josephs Hospital, Marshfield, WIRN; Morrow Memorial Home, Sparta, WI (2)RN; Norseland Nursing Home, Westby, WIRN; Res Care, La Crosse, WI (3)RN; Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids, WIRN; Rolling Hills Rehab & Special Care Home, Sparta, WIRN; Tomah Memorial Hospital, Tomah, WI (3)RN; Tomah VA Medical Center, Tomah, WI (3)RN; Tri-County Memorial Hospital, Whitehall, WIRN; UW-Health, Stoughton, WIRN; Vernon Memorial Healthcare, Viroqua, WI (3)Utilization Management Nurse; United Health Care, Onalaska, WI

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Nursing AssistantGraduates ........................................................................................449Graduates Responding .................................................................313Employed In Related Occupation ............................................... 99Employed In Non-related Occupations ..................................... 43Seeking Employment ..................................................................... 15Continuing Education .................................................................146Not In Labor Market ...................................................................... 10

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 53 FT 41Average Hours per Week 22 40Median Hourly Wage $11.35 $11.92Hourly Wage Range $7.25-$15.00 $8.32-$15.86Median Annual Salary $12,729.60 $23,462.40

After School Program with Development Disabled Kids; Catholic Charities, La Crosse, WICertified Medical Assistant; Krohn Clinic, Black River Falls, WICNA; UnknownCNA; Able Inc., La Crescent, MNCNA; American Lutheran Home, Mondovi, WICNA; Bethany Riverside, La Crosse, WI (2)CNA; Bethany St. Joseph, La Crosse, WI (4)CNA; Bethel Home, Viroqua, WICNA; Brightstar, Madison, WICNA; Brookfield Living, La Crosse, WICNA; Comfort Keepers, La Crosse, WICNA; Cornerstone Foundation, Dodgeville, WICNA; Crestview Nursing Home, New Lisbon, WICNA; Dove Healthcare, Eau Claire, WICNA; Fairview Home, Mauston, WICNA; Family Heritage Center, Black River Falls, WICNA; Franciscan Skemp, La Crosse, WICNA; Franciscan Skemp, Arcadia, WICNA; Heritage Manor, Elroy, WI (2)CNA; Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse, WI (4)CNA; Home Health Independent (2) CNA; Home HealthCNA; Lakeview Health Center, West Salem, WICNA; Marinuka Manor, Galesville, WI (2)CNA; Mile Bluff Medical Center, Mauston, WI (2)CNA; Morrow Memorial Home, Sparta, WI (6)CNA; Norseland Nursing Home, Westby, WI (2)CNA; Onalaska Care Center, Onalaska, WI (4)CNA; Pine View Care Center, Black River Falls, WI (2)CNA; Prairie Maison, Prairie du Chien, WICNA; Prairie Ridge Assisted Living, Waupun, WICNA; ResCare, La Crosse, WICNA; Rolling Hills Rehab & Special Care Home, Sparta, WI (3)CNA; St. Joseph’s Rehab Center, La Crosse, WICNA; St. Joseph’s Community Care Center, La Crosse, WICNA; Sterling Homes of La Crosse, La Crosse, WI

CNA; Tomah Health Care Center, Tomah, WI (2)CNA; Tomah Memorial Hospital, Tomah, WI (2)CNA; Trempealeau County Health Care Center, Whitehall, WI (2)CNA; Vernon Manor, Viroqua, WI (6)CNA; Vernon Memorial Healthcare, Viroqua, WI (4)CNA; Villa Pines Living Center, Friendship, WICNA; Villa St. Joseph, La Crosse, WICommunity Service Provider (CPS); La Crosse, WIHome Care Provider; Blackberry Hill, Camp Douglas, WIHome Health Care; Gemini Cares Inc., La Crosse, WIIn home Healthcare; Gemini Cares Inc., Whitehall, WILead Adult Specialist; Handishop Industry, Tomah, WIMedical Assistant; Gundersen Lutheran Clinic, La Crosse, WIMedical Assistant; Gundersen Lutheran, Sparta, WINursing Assistant; Bethany St Joseph, La Crosse, WINursing Assistant; Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, La Crosse, WINursing Assistant; Heritage Woods of DeKalb, DeKalb, ILPatient Care Technician; Franciscan Skemp ICU/CCU, La Crosse, WIPCW; Innovative Services, Inc., La Crosse, WIPersonal Care Giver/CNA; Independent Living Resources, La Crosse, WI (2)RCT; American Lutheran Home, Mondovi, WIRCT; Bethany Riverside Nursing Facility, La Crosse, WIResident Assistant; Copper Residential, La Farge, WIResident Care Assistant; Hearten House I, La Crosse, WIResidential Assistant; VARC, Inc., Viroqua, WIResidential Services Associate; Riverfront, Black River Falls, WI

Occupational Therapy AssistantGraduates ............................................................................................ 5Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 5Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 3Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 2Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 3Average Hours per Week 41Median Hourly Wage $14.00Hourly Wage Range $11.00-$17.00Median Annual Salary $28,886.00

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant; Innovations Rehabilitation, Sparta, WIDirect Care Staff; Catholic Charities, La Crosse, WIOccupational Therapy Assistant; Aegis Therapies, Hayfield, MN

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Office Support SpecialistGraduates ............................................................................................ 8Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 7Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 5Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 1Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 1

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 1 FT 4Average Hours per Week 30 40Median Hourly Wage $8.75 $11.50Hourly Wage Range $11.00-$12.36Median Annual Salary $13,650.00 $25,708.80

Administrative Assistant; La Crosse Day Care Centers / Child First, La Crosse, WIAdministrative Assistant; Manpower, Viroqua, WIMedical Billing; Cvikota Company, La Crosse, WIReceptionist; A-1 Glass Company, La Crosse, WIService Cashier; Dahl Automotive, Onalaska, WI

ParalegalGraduates ............................................................................................ 1Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 1Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 0Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 1

Western graduate salary information not available.

Paramedic TechnicianGraduates ............................................................................................ 2Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 1Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 1Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Western graduate salary information not available.

Paramedic; Sparta Ambulance / Tri State Ambulance, Sparta, WI

Physical Therapist AssistantGraduates .......................................................................................... 21Graduates Responding ................................................................... 15Employed In Related Occupation ............................................... 13Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 1Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 1Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 13Average Hours per Week 40Median Hourly Wage $18.50Hourly Wage Range $17.00-$30.00Median Annual Salary $38,480.00

PTA; Aegis Therapies, New Ulm, MNPTA; Beaver Dam Community Hospital, Beaver Dam, WIPTA; Benchmark Physical Therapy, Athens, TNPTA; Hallmark Rehab, Lubbock, TXPTA; Lakeview Medical Center, Rice Lake, WIPTA; Mississippi Valley Physical Rehab, La Crosse, WI (2)PTA; Mississippi Valley Physical Rehab, West Salem, WIPTA; People First of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WIPTA; Premier Physical Medicine & Wellness, Woodruff, WIPTA; Therapy Network, Inc., Winona, MN (2)PTA; Trans4m Therapy and Fitness, Stevens Point, WI

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Practical NursingGraduates .......................................................................................... 85Graduates Responding ................................................................... 64Employed In Related Occupation ............................................... 42Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 2Continuing Education ................................................................... 52 Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 31 FT 9Average Hours per Week 20 40Median Hourly Wage $16.22 $16.00Hourly Wage Range $10.00-$24.00 $11.80-$25.05Median Annual Salary $14,851.20 $32,760.00

CNA; Gundersen Lutheran, La Crosse, WI (3)CNA; Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse, WICNA; Onalaska Care Center, Onalaska, WICNA; Tomah Veterans Administration, Tomah, WICorporate Health & Safety; Ashley Furniture Industries, Arcadia, WIGraduate Nurse; St. Joseph’s, La Crosse, WILPN/OB Tech; Franciscan Skemp Hospital, La Crosse, WILPN; Bethany Riverside, La Crosse, WILPN; Bethany St. Joseph Care Center, La Crosse, WI (2)LPN; Bethel Home, Viroqua, WILPN; Crestview, New Lisbon, WILPN; Morrow Memorial Home, Sparta, WILPN; Norseland Nursing Home, Westby, WILPN; Onalaska Care Center, Onalaska, WILPN; Pine View Care Center, Black River Falls, WILPN; Sava Senior Care, Greenfield, WILPN; Trempealeau County Health Care Center, Whitehall, WILPN; Tomah Care Center, Tomah, WI (3)LPN; Tomah Memorial Hospital, Tomah, WILPN; Tri County Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home, Whitehall, WIMedical Assistant; Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, WINurse Technician; Bethel Home Services, Viroqua, WINurse Technician; St. Joseph Rehab Center, La Crosse, WINurse Technician; Vernon Memorial Health Care, Viroqua, WIPatient Care Assistant; St. Mary’s Hospital/Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MNPatient Care Technician; Franciscan Skemp, La Crosse, WIPersonal Care Worker/CNA; Ho-Chunk Nation, Tomah, WIPhlebotomist; Gundersen Lutheran, La Crosse, WI Private Duty RN/Care Coordinator; La Crosse, WIResident Assistant; Claire Bridge, La Crosse, WIResident Care Assistant; Milestone, Hillsboro, WIRN; Bethany St. Joseph, La Crosse, WIRN; Gundersen Lutheran, La Crosse, WIRN; Morrow Memorial Home, Sparta, WIRN; Onalaska Care Center, Onalaska, WIRN; Tomah Memorial Hospital, Tomah, WI

RadiographyGraduates .......................................................................................... 17Graduates Responding ................................................................... 13Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 4Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 6Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 2Continuing Education ..................................................................... 1Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 3 FT 1Average Hours per Week 20 36Median Hourly Wage $19.00 $18.57Hourly Wage Range $18.97-$19.75 Median Annual Salary $16,432.00 $34,763.04

Radiologic Technologist; Gundersen Lutheran, La Crosse, WI (2)Radiologic Technologist; Winona Health, Winona, MN (2)

Refrigeration, AC, and Heating Service TechGraduates .......................................................................................... 12Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 6Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 5Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 1Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 5Average Hours per Week 43Median Hourly Wage $13.25Hourly Wage Range $10.68-$22.86Median Annual Salary $30,680.00

HVAC Service Tech; Service Plus Heating & Cooling, Sparta, WIHVAC Service Tech; Ft McCoy, Ft McCoy, WIHVAC Technician; Reisinger Heating, West Salem, WIService Tech; Thorne’s Refrigeration, Winona, MNService Technician; Ron Hammes Refrigeration, La Crosse, WI

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Respiratory TherapistGraduates .......................................................................................... 11Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 8Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 7Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 1Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 1 FT 6Average Hours per Week 15 38Median Hourly Wage $35.00 $21.28Hourly Wage Range $18.79-$24.00Median Annual Salary $27,300.00 $40,133.60

Respiratory Care Practioner; WPH-All Saints, Racine, WIRespiratory Care Practitioner; Franciscan Skemp, La Crosse, WIRespiratory Care Practitioner; Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WIRespiratory Therapist; Franciscan Skemp, La Crosse, WI (2)Respiratory Therapist; Tomah VA Medical Center, Tomah, WIRespiratory Therapist; Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, WI

Supervisory ManagementGraduates .......................................................................................... 31Graduates Responding ................................................................... 29Employed In Related Occupation ............................................... 13Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 9Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 1Continuing Education ..................................................................... 5Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 1

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 11Average Hours per Week 42Median Hourly Wage $18.72Hourly Wage Range $9.00-$24.49Median Annual Salary $40,000.00

Administrative Assistant-HR; Atlas Resin Proppants LLC, Taylor, WIArea Manager; Wal-Mart Stores Inc, Tomah, WIART Manager; DuraTech, La Crosse, WIAssistant Manager; Courtesy Corp/McDonald’s, Mauston, WIJail Sergeant; Trempealeau County Sheriffs Dept, Whitehall, WIMaintenance Worker; US Fish & Wildlife, Onalaska, WIManagement; ADM, Casselton, NDOffice Manager; Wares & Wheels Inc., La Crosse, WIQuality Management Coordinator; Western Wisconsin Cares, La Crosse, WIStaffing Specialist; Manpower, Tomah, WITraining & Development Director; Ho-Chunk Nation, Black River Falls, WIWork Site Coordinator; ABC Woodland Industries, Caledonia, MN

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Surgical TechnologistGraduates .......................................................................................... 17Graduates Responding ................................................................... 10Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 4Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 4Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 2Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 4Average Hours per Week 40Median Hourly Wage $16.39Hourly Wage Range $14.44-$17.76Median Annual Salary $32,957.60

Certified Hemodialysis Tech; Gundersen Lutheran, Onalaska, WICertified Surgical Tech-Cardiovascular Surgery; St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MNSurgical Tech; Chippewa County Montevideo Hospital, Montevideo, MNSurgical Tech; Franciscan Skemp, La Crosse, WI

Tech Studies-JourneyworkerGraduates ............................................................................................ 2Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 2Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 2Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 0Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

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Technical CommunicationsGraduates ............................................................................................ 2Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 2Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 0Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 1Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 1Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Western graduate salary information not available.

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Therapeutic MassageGraduates .......................................................................................... 18Graduates Responding ................................................................... 15Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 8Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 4Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 2Continuing Education ..................................................................... 1Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 5 FT 0Average Hours per Week 15 Median Hourly Wage $25.00 Hourly Wage Range $15.00-$45.00 Median Annual Salary $12,480.00

Certified Massage Therapist; Gemin Therapeutic Massage, Genoa, WIMassage Therapist; Main Street Massage, La Crescent, MNMassage Therapist; Massage Envy, Rochester, MNMassage Therapist; Oasis Spa, La Crosse, WIMassage Therapist; Self-Employed, La Crosse, WIMassage Therapist; Self-Employed, Stevens Point, WIMessage Therapist; Self-Employed, Holmen, WIMassage Therapist; Signature Chiropractic and Massage, Onalaska, WI

Visual CommunicationsGraduates ............................................................................................ 3Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 3Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 0Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 3Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 0Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Western graduate salary information not available.

WeldingGraduates .......................................................................................... 28Graduates Responding ................................................................... 20Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 9Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 4Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 4Continuing Education ..................................................................... 2Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 1

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 8Average Hours per Week 50Median Hourly Wage $15.00Hourly Wage Range $10.00-$19.10Median Annual Salary $35,100.00

Shipping /Receiving; SnoPac Foods, Caledonia, MNWelder; A & B Process Systems Corp., Stratford, WIRobot Operator; Curt MFG, Eau Claire, WIMaintenance; Main Street Ingredients, La Crosse, WIWelder/Set-up; River Steel Inc., West Salem, WIWelder/Layout; Thomas and Betts, Hager City, WIWelder; River Steel, Inc., West Salem, WIWelder; Mid-City Steel, La Crosse, WI (2)

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Wood TechGraduates .......................................................................................... 15Graduates Responding ..................................................................... 7Employed In Related Occupation ................................................. 3Employed In Non-related Occupations ....................................... 3Seeking Employment ....................................................................... 0Continuing Education ..................................................................... 1Not In Labor Market ........................................................................ 0

Employed Related Giving $$ Data: PT 0 FT 1Average Hours per Week 40Median Hourly Wage $12.50Hourly Wage Range Median Annual Salary $26,000.00

Carpenter; Kirchner Custom Builders, La Crosse, WISelf-Employed; Wyeville, WI

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La Crosse Campus400 Seventh Street North

P. O. Box C-908

La Crosse, WI 54602-0908

Phone: 608.785.9200

Phone: 608.785.9551 (V/TTY)

FAX: 608.785.9205

Black River Falls24 Fillmore Street

Black River Falls, WI 54615

Phone: 715.284.2253

FAX: 715.284.0699

Regional Locations

Independence36084 Walnut Street

Independence, WI 54747

Phone: 715.985.3392

FAX: 715.985.2580

Mauston 1000 College Avenue

Mauston, WI 53948

Phone: 608.847.7364

FAX: 608.847.5039

Tomah120 East Milwaukee Street

Tomah, WI 54660

Phone: 608.374.7700

FAX: 608.374.7702

Viroqua220 South Main Street

Viroqua, WI 54665

Phone: 608.637.2612

FAX: 608.789.6269

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