What credential levels and programs are offered?

The school offers associate degrees in Dental Support Services, Allied Health Diagnostic, Precision Metal Working, and Vehicle Maintenance, alongside undergraduate certificates in Ground Transportation, HVAC, Precision Metal Working, Allied Health and Medical Assisting, and others.

What are typical earnings for graduates of specific programs?

Dental Support Services graduates typically earn $50,856 two years after completion. Ground Transportation graduates earn $47,260, Allied Health Diagnostic graduates earn $43,798, Precision Metal Working (associate) earners make $42,235, HVAC certificate holders make $41,565, Precision Metal Working (certificate) earners make $40,365, Vehicle Maintenance graduates earn $34,847, and Allied Health/Medical Assisting certificate holders earn $31,616.

How many students complete their studies?

The reported completion rate is 47.8%. Note that for public schools, this number may not include students who successfully transfer to other institutions.

How large is the student body and what is the school type?

This is a public school with 4,955 students enrolled. It mainly awards certificates and associate degrees rather than bachelor's degrees.

Is the school private or public?

Waukesha County Technical College is a public school located in Pewaukee, WI.

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Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, Wisconsin · public · mainly awards certificates · 4,955 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentryCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr

$11,101

cheaper than 33% of comparable schools

Completion rate

47.8%

Median debt at completion

$12,000

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$46,894

earns ~$4,224.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution in Pewaukee, WI, serving 4,955 students primarily with certificates and associate degrees. The school offers a wide range of training programs, including 63 additional options beyond the core trades listed. Data for this school comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is reported at $11,101, while the median student debt at completion is $12,000. Completion rates are reported at 47.8%; for public community colleges, this figure often undercounts students who transfer to four-year universities. Ten years after entry, median earnings are $46,894, which contextualizes the debt burden against long-term income.

Net price is 8% above the Wisconsin median ($10,303) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 22% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	associate degree	$50,856
Ground Transportation	undergraduate certificate	$47,260
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	associate degree	$43,798
Precision Metal Working	associate degree	$42,235
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	$41,565
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	$40,365
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	$34,847
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$31,616
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	$29,685
Culinary Arts and Related Services	associate degree	$29,141
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$27,048
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	$25,826
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	associate degree	not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Carpenters	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Show all 52 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	$64,493
Criminal Justice and Corrections	undergraduate certificate	$57,318
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	$55,117
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	$47,930
Computer Programming	associate degree	$47,846
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	associate degree	$44,356
Accounting and Related Services	associate degree	$37,424
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	associate degree	$37,208
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	$36,560
Criminal Justice and Corrections	associate degree	$36,398
Marketing	associate degree	$32,174
Design and Applied Arts	associate degree	$31,133
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	$30,771
Health and Medical Administrative Services	associate degree	$30,409
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	associate degree	$26,933
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	$26,739
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	associate degree	$25,194
Graphic Communications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Graphic Communications	associate degree	not reported
Computer Programming	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Software and Media Applications	associate degree	not reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Special Education and Teaching	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Teaching Assistants/Aides	associate degree	not reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General	associate degree	not reported
Data Science	associate degree	not reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	associate degree	not reported
Fire Protection	associate degree	not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	associate degree	not reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Production, Other	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	associate degree	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Hospitality Administration/Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Hospitality Administration/Management	associate degree	not reported
Human Resources Management and Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Human Resources Management and Services	associate degree	not reported
International Business	undergraduate certificate	not reported
International Business	associate degree	not reported
Marketing	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Real Estate	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Real Estate	associate degree	not reported

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Questions students ask

What credential levels and programs are offered?: The school offers associate degrees in Dental Support Services, Allied Health Diagnostic, Precision Metal Working, and Vehicle Maintenance, alongside undergraduate certificates in Ground Transportation, HVAC, Precision Metal Working, Allied Health and Medical Assisting, and others.
What are typical earnings for graduates of specific programs?: Dental Support Services graduates typically earn $50,856 two years after completion. Ground Transportation graduates earn $47,260, Allied Health Diagnostic graduates earn $43,798, Precision Metal Working (associate) earners make $42,235, HVAC certificate holders make $41,565, Precision Metal Working (certificate) earners make $40,365, Vehicle Maintenance graduates earn $34,847, and Allied Health/Medical Assisting certificate holders earn $31,616.
How many students complete their studies?: The reported completion rate is 47.8%. Note that for public schools, this number may not include students who successfully transfer to other institutions.
How large is the student body and what is the school type?: This is a public school with 4,955 students enrolled. It mainly awards certificates and associate degrees rather than bachelor's degrees.
Is the school private or public?: Waukesha County Technical College is a public school located in Pewaukee, WI.

Other options in Wisconsin

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Madison Area Technical College	Madison	$14,238	45.2%	$45,413
Blackhawk Technical College	Janesville	$9,330	43.2%	$41,620
Fox Valley Technical College	Appleton	$11,407	65.8%	$45,684
Gateway Technical College	Kenosha	$12,928	48.9%	$40,264
Mid-State Technical College	Wisconsin Rapids	$10,873	45.3%	$42,253
Milwaukee Area Technical College	Milwaukee	$9,112	33%	$41,113

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 240125. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.