The Wisconsin Technical College System offers over 500 associate degrees, technical diplomas, and short-term certificates for students who want to begin or continue on a career pathway or advance in their education. The System is also a major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. With more than 293,900 people enrolling each year, it is the largest higher education system in the state.
Our unique connections to employers – from Main Street to all around the globe – allow us to continue to improve students' economic success and improve their lives, while strengthening Wisconsin's employers and communities.
Graduates
$60003
median salary for associate degree graduates
Graduates
93%
of graduates live and work in Wisconsin
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College Guidebook
This annual viewbook provides an overview of the services and options available at Wisconsin's technical colleges
System News
WTCS graduates earn high marks from employers, deliver strong workforce outcomes
Wisconsin employers continue to express overwhelming confidence in graduates of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), citing strong skills, workforce readiness and educational quality, according to the newly released 2026 WTCS Employer Satisfaction Report. Employers reported that 97% were satisfied with technical college graduates' education, 96% would hire a WTCS graduate again and 92% would recommend a technical college graduate to other employers. Additionally, 97% of employers said their local technical college is important to the overall success of their business.
WTCS Board elects officers
The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board elected its officers at the July 14 Board meeting hosted by Western Technical College in La Crosse.
WTCS statement on reducing property tax levies
The Wisconsin Technical College System is the state’s largest provider of higher education and workforce training, serving nearly 300,000 students annually across urban and rural communities. In the most recent budget cycle, WTCS requested a general aid increase that reflected the actual cost of sustaining the programs and training capacity required by local employers and communities. That request was underfunded by $36 million.