Chippewa Valley Technical College

www.cvtc.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $4,485
    2.26% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $10,992
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    8,330
    25% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    50%
    345 Graduates

    About

    Chippewa Valley Technical College is a higher education institution located in Eau Claire County, WI. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Chippewa Valley Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (184 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (40 degrees), and Lineworker (33 degrees).

    In 2024, 2,734 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Chippewa Valley Technical College. 57.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,387 degrees), 26.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (89 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Chippewa Valley Technical College is $4,485, which is $−3,675 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Chippewa Valley Technical College is $4,485, which is $3,675 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,992.

    In 2024, 26% of undergraduate students attending Chippewa Valley Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $4,485
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chippewa Valley Technical College was $4,485. The cost of tuition at Chippewa Valley Technical College is $−3,675 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $10,992
    2024 Value
    2.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Chippewa Valley Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,992. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Chippewa Valley Technical College grew by 2.1%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $9,614
    Room and Board
    $2,061
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Chippewa Valley Technical College was of $9,614 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 15% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,061. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.72% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    26%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    17%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    26% of undergraduate students at Chippewa Valley Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 8.33% with respect to 2023, when 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Chippewa Valley Technical College had a total enrollment of 8,330 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Chippewa Valley Technical College is 2,082 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,248. This means that 25% of students enrolled at Chippewa Valley Technical College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Chippewa Valley Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.2% White, 4.43% Hispanic or Latino, 3.64% Asian, 3.53% Two or More Races, 1.38% Black or African American, and 0.588% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Chippewa Valley Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.1%), followed by White Male (40.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (2.33%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    25%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Chippewa Valley Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,330 students. The full-time enrollment at Chippewa Valley Technical College is 2,082 and the part-time enrollment is 6,248. This means that 25% of students enrolled at Chippewa Valley Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    72%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Chippewa Valley Technical College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Chippewa Valley Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      6,677 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      369 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      303 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Chippewa Valley Technical College is 80.2% White, 4.43% Hispanic or Latino, 3.64% Asian, 3.53% Two or More Races, 1.38% Black or African American, and 0.588% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 396 more women than men received degrees from Chippewa Valley Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Chippewa Valley Technical College is white (2,387 degrees awarded). There were 26.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (89 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Chippewa Valley Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (184 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (40 degrees) and Lineworker (33 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Chippewa Valley Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (134 degrees awarded), Transportation (65 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (222 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Other managers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chippewa Valley Technical College are Other managers (46,273 people), Construction managers (44,226 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,000 people), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (27,335 people), and Chief executives & legislators (17,873 people).

    The most specialized majors at Chippewa Valley Technical College in 2024 are Precision Production (134 degrees awarded), Transportation (65 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (222 degrees), Agriculture (70 degrees), and Construction (63 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chippewa Valley Technical College are Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, and Nurse anesthetists

    The most specialized majors at Chippewa Valley Technical College are Precision Production (134 degrees awarded), Transportation (65 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (222 degrees), Agriculture (70 degrees), and Construction (63 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Construction
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chippewa Valley Technical College are Construction (98,719 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (38,578 people), Elementary & secondary schools (38,474 people), Air transportation (37,346 people), and Farming (34,768 people).

    The most specialized majors at Chippewa Valley Technical College are Precision Production (134 degrees awarded), Transportation (65 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (222 degrees), Agriculture (70 degrees), and Construction (63 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Chippewa Valley Technical College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      184 degrees awarded
    2. HVAC Maintenance
      40 degrees awarded
    3. Lineworker
      33 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Chippewa Valley Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 184 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    1,169
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,565
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 1,169 degrees were awarded to men at Chippewa Valley Technical College, which is 0.747 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,565).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 137 degrees were awarded to men at Chippewa Valley Technical College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.637 times less than the 215 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 287 degrees were awarded to men at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 8.7 times more than the 33 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    33%
    100% Completion Time
    46%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 33% of students graduating from Chippewa Valley Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,387 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      89 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      85 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Chippewa Valley Technical College is white (2,387 degrees awarded). There were 26.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (89 degrees).

    3.62% of degree recipients (99 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      1,382 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      1,277 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      1,274 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Chippewa Valley Technical College is white female (1,382 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,277 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Chippewa Valley Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 99.3M. Chippewa Valley Technical College employs 219 No academic ranks. Most academics at Chippewa Valley Technical College are Female No academic rank (112), and Male No academic rank (107).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chippewa Valley Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 83 employees, Management, with 53 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 53 employees.

    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $7.02M - Federal
    2. $1.32M - State
    3. $2.1M - Local

    As of 2024, Chippewa Valley Technical College received $7.02M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.32M from state grants and contracts, and $2.1M from local grants and contracts.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $44.2M
    2024 Salaries
    6.55%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Chippewa Valley Technical College paid a median of $44.2M in salaries, which represents 44.5% of their overall expenditure ($99.3M) and a 6.55% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.54% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $17.9M
    Instructional Salaries
    219
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Chippewa Valley Technical College paid a total of $17.9M to 219 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.6% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chippewa Valley Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 83 employees, Management with 53 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 53 employees.

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