by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WCTC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WCTC highly for precision metal working, placing at #8 out of 177 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Precision Metal Working Schools | 8 of 177 |
| Best Precision Metal Working Schools in Wisconsin | 2 of 2 |
| Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 17 |
Here is each degree level granted in precision metal working at WCTC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 20 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 68 |
| Certificate | 75 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Waukesha County Technical College awarded 20 associate’s degrees in precision metal working.
WCTC is among the very best schools in the country for precision metal working at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,272 | $6,728 |
| Fees | $318 | $318 |
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Among recent graduates, 95% of precision metal working associate’s degrees went to men and 5% went to women.
The largest share of precision metal working associate’s degree graduates at WCTC were White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Waukesha County Technical College with a associate’s in precision metal working.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WCTC awarded 20 associate’s degrees in metal fabricator in the most recent reporting year — 5% to women and 95% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).
During the most recent reporting year, Waukesha County Technical College awarded 68 undergraduate certificate degrees in precision metal working.
WCTC has not been ranked for precision metal working at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 93% of precision metal working undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 7% went to women.
The largest share of precision metal working undergraduate certificate degree graduates at WCTC are White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Waukesha County Technical College with a undergraduate certificate in precision metal working.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 26 |
WCTC conferred 27 undergraduate certificate degrees in metal fabricator in the latest year of data — 11% to women and 89% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).
WCTC awarded 21 undergraduate certificate completions in tool and die technology/technician recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).
WCTC awarded 20 undergraduate certificate completions in machine tool technology/machinist recently — 10% to women and 90% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Waukesha County Technical College conferred 75 certificate degrees in precision metal working.
WCTC is not currently ranked for precision metal working at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 91% of precision metal working certificate degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The majority of precision metal working certificate degree graduates at WCTC were White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Waukesha County Technical College with a certificate in precision metal working.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 21 |
WCTC awarded 58 certificate degrees in welding technology/welder in the most recent reporting year — 10% to women and 90% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
WCTC granted 17 certificate completions in machine shop technology/assistant in the most recent reporting year — 6% to women and 94% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (53%).
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