Carpenters at Western Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Location: La Crosse, WI•In-State Tuition: $4,716•Out-of-State Tuition: $6,909
Median Earnings (1yr)
$43,008
93rd percentile (60th in WI)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Western Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Western Technical College graduates earn $43k, placing them in the 93th percentile of all carpenters certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin

Carpenters certificate's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Western Technical College$43,008———
National Median$34,421—$11,9100.35

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Western Technical College, approximately 32% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.