Proven Success
Graduate
Follow-Up
At Lakeshore Technical College we are
committed to the success of our graduates.
This means our relationship with students
doesn’t end when they earn their degrees.
We stay connected to all our graduates,
but most importantly we follow up with our
most recent graduates six months to one
year after graduation. The information they
provide confirms that we are accomplishing
our mission of preparing the workforce, and
also serves as a valuable reference tool for
students considering their career options.
REPORT 2015
Fast Facts
Associate degree graduates earn
37,700 within 6 months of graduation (median salary)
$
90% of available graduates are employed
within 6 months of graduation – 72%
of those graduates are working in jobs
related to their career field.
69% of graduates stay and contribute to
the Lakeshore’s economic development –
96% stay and work in the state.
96% of graduates are VERY SATISFIED or
SATISFIED with the education they received.
LAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
ABOUT THE DATA
This brochure contains Graduate Follow-Up Survey employment-related
findings for the Class of 2014 at approximately 6 months after graduation.
1,006 graduates were contacted via mail and/or phone and asked to
complete the survey. 700 graduates completed the survey.
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LTC Earns High Marks from Grads
SATISFACTION WITH EDUCATION
LTC Grads Work Locally
LOCATION OF EMPLOYMENT
VERY SATISFIED
96%
MANITOWOC
UNSATISFIED OR
VERY UNSATISFIED
4%
SHEBOYGAN
41%
69% are employed in Manitowoc &
Sheboygan counties
27% are employed in other
Wisconsin counties
Grads Turn to LTC for
Career Preparation
4% are employed out-of-state
PRIMARY REASONS FOR ATTENDING LTC
35%
Career change
LTC Grads Get Hired
GRADUATES AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYMENT (ALL JOBS*)
34%
Preparation for job
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT
14%
Preparation for further education
10%
8%
Improve existing job skills
90%
EMPLOYED
8%
Personal interest
1%
TTY 711 LAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE,
COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, DISABILITY OR AGE IN EMPLOYMENT, ADMISSIONS OR ITS
PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES. THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES HAS BEEN DESIGNATED
TO HANDLE INQUIRIES REGARDING THE COLLEGE’S NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES.
Other
Open for individual college program results.
*90% of 2014 graduates available for employment were employed 6 months
after graduation, and 72% of those had jobs in their field of study.
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Accounting Assistant
ASSOCIATE
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
26
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73%
100%
74%
50%
57%
100%
$32,861
N/A
ASSOCIATE
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
9
6
8
18
2
13
4
42
2
89%
67%
88%
72%
50%
92%
75%
67%
100%
100%
100%
71%
77%
0%
83%
100%
82%
50%
88%
100%
80%
80%
0%
90%
67%
65%
100%
$51,638
$36,402
$34,317
$40,782
N/A
$47,836
N/A
$38,103
N/A
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
ASSOCIATE
16
7
3
2
88%
86%
67%
100%
100%
100%
50%
100%
86%
100%
100%
100%
$35,000
$66,000
N/A
N/A
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
12
8
67%
100%
88%
100%
71%
88%
$21,578
$25,842
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE
10
16
17
4
1
8
10
6
9
80%
75%
82%
100%
100%
88%
100%
83%
100%
63%
75%
93%
75%
100%
57%
70%
100%
67%
100%
67%
46%
33%
100%
75%
86%
60%
67%
$26,519
$38,997
$42,000
N/A
N/A
$16,379
$47,836
$53,000
$50,798
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
ASSOCIATE
2
8
100%
88%
100%
71%
100%
100%
N/A
$19,285
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Electro-Mechanical Technology
Fabrication Technician
Industrial Maintenance
Machine Tool Operation
Mechanical Computer Aided Drafting
Mechanical Design Technology
Technical Studies–Journey Worker
Welding–Industrial
Welding/Maintenance & Fabrication
AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE
Dairy Herd Management
Farm Business & Production Management
Horticulture Technician
Sustainable Landscape Horticulture
AUTOMOTIVE
Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Technician
Automotive Maintenance Technician
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Professional
Business Management
Human Resources
Manufacturing Management
Medical Administrative Specialist
Office Assistant
Quality Assurance Technician
Supervisory Management
Supply Chain Management
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Child Care Services
Early Childhood Education
ENERGY
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Child Care Services
Early Childhood Education
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
ASSOCIATE
2
8
100%
88%
100%
71%
100%
100%
N/A
$19,285
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE
14
6
71%
67%
80%
100%
25%
75%
N/A
$45,000
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
ASSOCIATE
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
ASSOCIATE
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
ASSOCIATE
19
4
18
27
21
5
290
33
3
32
4
68
14
74%
50%
83%
59%
62%
80%
59%
82%
67%
66%
100%
65%
71%
93%
100%
80%
100%
77%
25%
91%
96%
100%
81%
75%
59%
90%
92%
100%
50%
88%
70%
0%
61%
100%
100%
82%
100%
92%
100%
$32,238
N/A
$25,166
$27,000
$26,788
N/A
$22,228
$48,096
N/A
$27,445
$27,475
$40,000
$43,666
ASSOCIATE
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
ASSOCIATE
9
3
4
56%
33%
100%
60%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
$29,248
N/A
$28,800
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE
14
16
5
71%
56%
100%
80%
100%
80%
63%
67%
100%
$35,000
$35,360
$34,328
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE
8
14
88%
79%
100%
64%
86%
71%
$41,753
$32,757
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE
13
8
100%
100%
69%
88%
89%
71%
$30,299
$30,000
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE
28
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34
5
3
3
71%
100%
50%
60%
67%
100%
85%
100%
76%
100%
100%
100%
59%
0%
46%
67%
100%
100%
$31,198
N/A
$34,317
N/A
N/A
$42,789
ENERGY
Nuclear Technology
Wind Energy Technology
HEALTHCARE
Dental Assistant - Short Term
Health Care Technician
Health Unit Coordinator
Medical Assistant
Medical Coding Specialist
Medical Coding Specialist
Nursing Assistant
Nursing - Associate Degree
Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Services Management
Practical Nursing
Radiography
HOSPITALITY & CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts
Culinary Assistant
Hotel/Hospitality Management
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
IT-Computer Support Specialist
IT-Network Specialist
IT-Web & Software Developer
LEGAL
Judicial Reporting
Paralegal
MARKETING & GRAPHIC DESIGN
Graphic And Web Design
Marketing
PUBLIC SAFETY
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
Emergency Management
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
Fire Medic
Paramedic Technician
NUMBER OF GRADUATES SURVEYED - COUNT OF PROGRAM GRADUATES SURVEYED (AS DETERMINED BY WTCS SURVEY CRITERIA - MAY NOT MATCH LTC ACTUAL GRADUATE COUNT).
PERCENT EMPLOYED - PORTION OF SURVEY RESPONDENTS AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYMENT REPORTING FULL- OR PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT APPROXIMATELY 6-MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION.
PERCENT OF GRADUATES IN RELATED JOBS - PORTION OF SURVEY RESPONDENTS REPORTING HAVING A JOB RELATED TO THEIR SPECIFIC PROGRAM OF STUDY.
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MEDIAN ANNUAL WAGE - MIDDLE POINT OF THE SALARIES REPORTED BY GRADUATES WHO INDICATED THAT THEY WORKED IN THE TRAINING RELATED FIELD.
N/A RECEIVED LESS THAN 3 RESPONSES. “ORIGINAL DATA SOURCE: WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM WTCS PORTAL: GRADUATE FOLLOW-UP REPORT”
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