Northeast Wisconsin Technical College 2012-2013 Graduate Follow-up Report Start here. GO ANYWHERE. nwtc.edu/careers
2012-2013 Graduate Success Information 91% of grads are employed within six months of graduation. Median salary of associate degree grads: $ 37,437 six months after graduation. For additional copies of this brochure please call (920) 498-6276 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 6276. An electronic version available at: www.nwtc.edu/careers Where could you be in two years? Students can fulfill their educational goals in about one semester to two years of full-time study. NWTC s associate degree and technical diploma programs lead to careers in business and information technology, education and human services, health sciences, trades and engineering technologies, and public safety. Students with busy lives will appreciate NWTC s flexible learning options including evening, weekend, online and blended classes, as well as interactive television/video conference and correspondence (TCA) classes. 12
Why graduates choose NWTC Looking for the education and training that will lead to a successful career? Consider this Northeast Wisconsin Technical College graduates get good careers with good pay. Employment-related reasons 37% To prepare for further education 15% To make a career change 28% To improve existing job skills 11% Personal interest 7% Other reasons 3% Employed 91% Seeking Employment 9% PERCENT EMPLOYED Graduates available for employment, all jobs: 91% of 2012-2013 graduates available for employment were employed six months after graduation, and 77% of those had jobs in their field of study. LOCATION OF EMPLOYMENT Employed graduates, degree related 15 12 9 6 3 Very Satisfied 59% Satisfied 39% 98% NWTC 40,000 GRADUATES 35,000 SATISFIED WITH 30,000 Training 25,000 20,000 15,000 Unsatisfied or Very Unsatisfied 2% 10,000 5,000 3 70% are employed in the NWTC District 95% are employed in Wisconsin 5% ARE employed out-of-state
Summary results for 2012-2013 graduates, six months after graduation NWTC Programs 2012-2013 Associate Degree and Technical Diploma Programs # of Graduates (2012-2013) # of Job Openings full- and part-time posted % Employed % Employed in Field Median Annual Wage for FT Employed in Field Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Farm Business & Production Management 16 36 100% 83% 30,000 Landscape Horticulture 12 223 86% 100% 40,000 Architecture & Construction Architectural Technology 6 126 100% 67% Not Available Electrical Power Distribution 30 115 100% 95% 46,146 Electricity 7 260 100% 50% Not Available Gas Utility Construction and Service 22 11 86% 100% 54,622 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology 18 169 92% 100% 35,227 Prototype and Design Technician 9 11 100% 83% 44,197 Arts, Audiovisual Technology & Communications Digital Media Technology 37 55 63% 53% 34,279 Print Technology 1 172 100% 100% Not Available Business, Management & Administration Administrative Professional 23 2750 100% 90% 28,286 Business Management 91 1413 94% 76% 32,599 Health Care Business Services 53 149 77% 63% 28,556 Leadership Development 26 362 83% 53% 42,169 Office Assistant 11 932 86% 100% 31,159 Education & Training Early Childhood Education 33 1739 100% 86% 33,839 Individualized Technical Studies 4-100% 100% Not Available Instructional Assistant 10 197 67% 75% Not Available Finance Accounting 63 1144 87% 67% 31,469 Accounting Assistant 28 306 60% 83% 25,000 Health Sciences Dental Assistant 20 182 88% 86% 28,759 Dental Hygienist 17 138 91% 100% 44,348 Diagnostic Medical Sonography 10 11 100% 100% 65,723 Gerontology 7 16 80% 50% Not Available Health Care Business Services 53 149 77% 63% 28,556 Health Information Technology 36 240 77% 70% 33,309 Medical Assistant 62 351 93% 90% 26,622 Medical Laboratory Technician 15 68 100% 82% 33,394 Medication Assistant 3 9 100% 100% Not Available Nursing - Associate Degree 164 893 95% 94% 46,214 Nursing Assistant 616 3896 95% 60% 21,318 Physical Therapist Assistant 31 183 73% 94% 38,000 Practical Nursing 147 356 21% 74% 35,533 Radiography 9 47 75% 100% Not Available Respiratory Therapist 17 33 75% 78% 40,994 Surgical Technologist 36 41 81% 71% 34,837 Hospitality & Tourism Hotel & Restaurant Management 8 424 75% 100% Not Available Human Services Early Childhood Education 33 1739 100% 86% 33,839 4
# of Graduates (2012-2013) # of Job Openings full- and part-time posted % Employed % Employed in Field Median Annual Wage for FT Employed in Field Information Technology IT Computer Support Specialist 35 796 91% 71% 39,000 IT-Computer Support Technician 12 22 60% 33% Not Available IT-Network Specialist 14 569 89% 88% 36,000 IT-Web Development and Design Specialist 19 117 100% 63% 42,000 Law, Public Safety & Security Advanced EMT (AEMT) 13 17 100% 67% Not Available Criminal Justice-Corrections 27 282 86% 50% 32,034 Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement 67 880 85% 69% 30,324 Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement 520 Academy 37 64 84% 75% 46,879 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 116 58 98% 64% 35,399 Fire Protection Engineering Technology 2 24 100% 100% Not Available Paralegal 42 84 83% 60% 26,400 Paramedic 14 1 100% 86% 30,050 Manufacturing Automation Engineering Technology 9 159 100% 100% 40,798 CNC Technician 20 170 92% 100% 37,437 Electro-Mechanical Technology 23 1042 100% 93% 49,916 Electronics 6 317 100% 75% Not Available Machine Tool Operation 68 697 89% 88% 34,317 Manufacturing Engineering Technology 12 68 100% 100% 38,435 Marine Construction 4 4 100% 100% Not Available Marine Engineering Technology 3 5 100% 100% Not Available Prototype and Design Technician 9 11 100% 83% 44,197 Welding 89 977 85% 90% 36,668 Marketing, Sales & Service Design and Graphic Technology 33 64 71% 50% 26,206 Marketing 22 4325 100% 45% 45,000 Supply Chain Management 13 360 100% 100% 35,000 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Civil Engineering Technology 11 119 100% 88% 33,797 Electrical Engineering Technology 3 203 100% 33% Not Available Electronics 6 317 100% 75% Not Available Fire Protection Engineering Technology 2 24 100% 100% Not Available Manufacturing Engineering Technology 12 68 100% 100% 38,435 Mechanical Design Technology 11 776 86% 100% 39,558 Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Technician 3 64 100% 100% Not Available Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology 7 26 100% 100% 28,702 Automotive Technician 13 400 100% 71% Not Available Automotive Technology 9 191 100% 40% Not Available Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician 12 408 100% 86% 26,148 Diesel Equipment Technology 5 168 100% 100% 29,248 Report Definitions Number of jobs Program-related job openings, full- and part-time, posted by employers in the Wisconsin TechConnect job search database from 7/1/2012 to 6/30/2013. Not Available Fewer than 4 employed-related respondents reported salary; thus, a median salary was not published. Number of graduates Count of program graduates as of survey date. Percent employed Portion of survey respondents available for employment reporting full- or part-time employment approximately 6 months after graduation. Percent employed in field Portion of survey respondents reporting employment who have a job related to their specific program of study. Median annual wage Of graduates reporting full- time, related jobs, this is the annualized salary of the middle graduate when salaries are ranked from low to high. 5
New Programs Program Name Median Salary Construction Technology $29,120 - $37,440 Energy Management Technology 37,900 Enology 25,000 Environmental Engineering- 46,750 Waste & Water Technology Fire Medic 31,020-45,250 Fire Science 37,495 Human Resources 35,000 Marine Engineering Technology 35,530 Mechanical Systems 29,120-37,440 Photography 34,760 Solar Energy Technology 37,900 Structural Systems 29,120-37,440 Sustainable Food & Agriculture Systems 29,120 Utilities Engineering Technology 35,940 Viticulture 38,000 Web Application Programming Technician 42,000 Web Design Technician 42,000 Wellness & Health Promotion 37,490 TWO NEW PROGRAMS PENDING STATE APPROVAL Manufacturing Operations Management Associate Degree 49,920 Software Developer Associate Degree 55,574 Source: Salary information obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics or Indeed.com Not sure where to start? Check out the General Studies Transfer Certificates! Technical diplomas and associate degrees require general studies courses. These courses will apply toward NWTC programs and create a path toward a bachelor s degree from UW-Green Bay or UW-Oshkosh. 6
Seeking Employment? NWTC can provide you with career search assistance. For more information: Call Career Services at 920-498-6250 or 800-422-6982, extension 6250 Email careers@nwtc.edu Visit our web site at: www.nwtc.edu/careers Program students and graduates are eligible for free access to the WI TechConnect website, which can be found at: www.nwtc.edu/careers 7
About the data This brochure contains Graduate Follow-Up Survey employment-related findings for Summer 2012 through Spring 2013 graduates at approximately 6 months after graduation. All 2,538 graduates were contacted via email and/or phone and asked to complete the survey; and 1,717 graduates completed the survey. Campuses Green Bay P.O. Box 19042 2740 W. Mason St. Green Bay, WI 54307-9042 920-498-5444 Marinette 1601 University Dr. Marinette, WI 54143 715-735-9361 Sturgeon Bay 229 N. 14th Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-746-4900 Start here. GO ANYWHERE. nwtc.edu/careers #nwtcgo NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, disability, sex, national origin, or other protected status. 9586LSS jk 2_14