Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician at Western Technical College in La Crosse, WI
Total Graduates
21
Class of 2024
Male Graduates
95%
20 of 21
Female Graduates
5%
1 of 21
Annual Tuition & Fees
$4,716
In-state, incl. fees
Program Overview
Program Details
Recent Outcomes
Verified Program Outcomes
Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Western Technical College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.
| Program | Completion rate | Employed 6 mo after exit | Employed 1 yr after exit | Median quarterly earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician | 83% | 75% | 63% | $12,910 |
| Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright Apprenticeship | — | 100% | 93% | $20,462 |
| Industrial Machine Controls | 56% | 74% | 83% | $4,367 |
In the Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician program at Western Technical College, 75% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 83% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $12,910 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright Apprenticeship program at Western Technical College, 100% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $20,462 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Industrial Machine Controls program at Western Technical College, 74% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 56% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $4,367 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.
Career Outcomes for Graduates
Primary Career Path
Average Starting Salary
$74,690
10-Year Job Growth
+1.3%
Career Readiness Score
Related Career Paths
| Career Title | Starting Salary | Growth Rate | Skill Match | Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $59,752 | +1.3% | 0%
| primary100% confidence
| |
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
SOC: 49-3042 | $51,184 | +5.8% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
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Rail Car Repairers
SOC: 49-3043 | $52,544 | +2.8% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
|
Salary Progression
Starting Salary
$56,018
Peak Salary
$93,363
Total Growth
+67%
Skills You'll Gain
✓ Skills Covered in Program (0)
No specific skills data available
Career Readiness Assessment
Technical Skills Alignment
Education Level Match
Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.
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