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    Graduate Outcome Report

    Introduction

    Moraine Park Technical College has been graduating technically skilled students since it first opened in 1912. Our graduates are vital to the economic development of the Moraine Park district.

    Moraine Park Technical College surveys both Associate Degree and Technical Diploma graduates approximately six months after graduation. The graduate survey collects information on graduate satisfaction with training received at MPTC as well as employment status.

    MPTC’s Institutional Effectiveness department contacts graduates via an email with an online survey link. Survey non-responders are called by MPTC staff members and asked to answer the survey questions over the phone.

    With 65% of our 2022-23 graduates responding to our survey, we’re proud to share some facts about their employment status, salary and satisfaction with their education.

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    $58,068 is the average annual salary of Moraine Park graduates.

    Top 10 Program Salaries (2022-23)*

    • Electrical Power Distribution: $83,194
    • IT – Software Developer: $81,003
    • Gas Utility Construction and Service: $79,185
    • Criminal Justice – Corrections: $70,730
    • Nursing – Associate Degree: $64,317
    • Mechanical Design Technology: $61,075
    • Respiratory Therapy: $58,496
    • Health Information Technology: $58,194
    • IT – Cybersecurity Specialist: $54,995
    • Human Resources: $54,991

    *Median salary-related occupations (35 hours or more per week).

    Student receiving their degree during the commencement ceremony.

    Employment Status

    1
    of Moraine Park grads are employed six months after graduation.
    1
    of grads are employed in positions related to their career field.
    1
    of grads say they are satisfied/very satisfied with their training.
    1
    of grads are employed in the Moraine Park district.

    Outcomes by Program

    No. Available for Employment: Number of graduate survey respondents available for employment (comprised of survey present status options of ‘I am employed’ and ‘I am not employed, but looking for a job’). This data excludes graduates who indicate they are not available for employment due to continued schooling, family responsibilities, disability, etc.

    No. Employed: Number of graduate survey respondents who reported being employed.

    % Employed: Percent of graduate survey respondents available for employment who reported employment.

    No. of Related Employment: Number of employed survey respondents who reported a job in a degree-related field.

    % Related: Percent of employed survey respondents who reported a job in a degree-related field.

    No. Seeking Employment: Number of graduate survey respondents who reported they are not employed, but looking.

    Median Hourly Wage: Middle hourly wage reported by graduates employed in a degree-related field.

    Median Yearly Salary: Middle annual salary reported by graduates employed in a degree-related field.

    Asterisk (*): An * in the Median Hourly Wage and Median Yearly Salary indicates fewer than 3 graduates reported wage information for degree-related jobs.

    Data published in this report does not include the 2022-23 graduates from the Department of Corrections.

    ProgramNo. of GradsNo. of ResponsesResponse RateNo. Available for EmploymentNo. Employed% EmployedNo. of Related Employment% RelatedNo. Seeking EmploymentMedian Hourly WageMedian Yearly Salary
    Associate Degree36123365%20820096%17789%8$25.00 $54,177
    Accounting332473%2323100%1878%0$23.50$48,876
    Administrative Coordinator 6583%44100%4100%0$19.23$39,995
    Air Cond, Htg & Refrig Technology11100%11100%1100%0**
    Architectural Technology5360%22100%2100%0**
    Automotive Technology2150%11100%1100%0**
    Business Analyst33100%22100%2100%0**
    Business Management 241771%1313100%969%0$21.50$44,197
    Criminal Justice - Corrections7343%33100%3100%0$27.63$70,730
    Culinary Arts400%000%00%0**
    Early Childhood Education7343%22100%2100%0**
    Electromechanical Technology22100%11100%1100%0**
    Graphic Communications9778%66100%583%0$20.67$42,990
    Health and Wellness7457%33100%267%0**
    Health Information Technology8563%55100%5100%0$27.98$58,194
    Human Resources11764%66100%467%0$25.00$54,991
    Industrial Mechanical Technician100%000%00%0**
    Interactive Media Design33100%3267%150%1**
    IT - Cybersecurity Specialist131292%9889%563%1$25.76$54,995
    IT - Mobile Applications Developer200%000%00%0**
    IT - Network Specialist10660%66100%6100%0$23.00$49,136
    IT - Software Developer9778%7686%583%1$36.56$81,003
    IT-Technical Support Specialist22100%22100%2100%0**
    IT-Web Development & Design Specialist22100%000%00%0**
    Leadership and Organizational Development5480%22100%2100%0**
    Legal Studies/Paralegal4375%2150%1100%1**
    Marketing and Social Media Management11982%7686%583%1$22.56$46,921
    Mechanical Design Technology8450%44100%4100%0$28.50$61,075
    Medical Laboratory Technician5480%44100%4100%0$28.50$54,177
    Medical Office Management3267%22100%2100%0**
    Nursing - Associate Degree1025958%595797%57100%2$34.02$64,317
    Paramedic Technician4250%22100%2100%0**
    Quality and Advanced Manufacturing Tech.22100%22100%2100%0**
    Radiography11545%55100%5100%0$24.38$47,618
    Respiratory Therapy11873%88100%563%0$31.25$58,496
    Small Business Entrepreneurship 400%000%00%0**
    Substance Use Disorder Counseling8450%22100%2100%0**
    Surgical Technology8675%6583%5100%1$22.55$41,181
    Technical Studies-Journey Worker22100%22100%2100%0**
    Water Quality Technology22100%22100%150%0**
    Two-Year Technical Diploma5480%44100%4100%0$24.50 $54,076
    CNC/Tool and Die Technologies5480%44100%4100%0$24.50$54,076
    One-Year Technical Diploma19512464%847387%6285%11$19.72 $37,437
    Accounting Assistant8788%3267%2100%1**
    Auto Maintenance Technician22100%11100%1100%0**
    Business Logistics Coordinator11982%11100%1100%0**
    Child Care Services4375%000%00%0**
    Cosmetology 241042%99100%9100%0$12.51$25,343
    Culinary Assistant 200%000%00%0**
    Electrical Power Distribution322166%212095%1890%1$28.91$83,194
    Electricity21838%55100%5100%0$18.00$37,437
    Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic5480%22100%2100%0**
    Gas Utility Construction & Service5480%44100%4100%0$29.47$79,185
    Health and Wellness Technician7686%000%00%0**
    HVAC Installation Technician10330%33100%3100%0$18.00$37,437
    IT - Help Desk Support Specialist44100%000%00%0**
    Medical Assistant2222100%201680%1063%4$19.72$36,357
    Medical Coding Specialist241458%12758%571%5$22.75$45,185
    Medical Office Specialist11100%000%00%0**
    Virtual Assistant3267%000%00%0**
    Welding 10440%33100%267%0**
    Short-Term Technical Diploma32921365%343397%3194%1$19.13 $39,257
    Bookkeeper4375%2150%1100%1**
    Emergency Medical Technician593763%2020100%1890%0$21.00$43,677
    Nursing Assistant26617365%1212100%12100%0$17.25$34,837
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