Student Achievement Data
Students are at the center of Lakeshore College actions. The academic success of students is Lakeshore’s highest priority. The college identifies student achievement data as metrics on retention, graduation, job placement, and industry-based credential/licensure attainment for applicable programs.
This data is benchmarked with IPEDS national data and compared with state data from the 16 colleges making up the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). Lakeshore performs regular review of data, with the review following WTCS’s “Effective Use of Data Framework” within its review processes.
Data is updated every September (after State Reporting for the previous year is final).
Lakeshore College Student Achievement Key Metrics with WTCS Benchmarks
Retention
Wisconsin Technical College System Comparison:
| Description | 2020-21 Lakeshore | 2020-21 WTCS | 2021-22 Lakeshore | 2021-22 WTCS | 2022-23 Lakeshore | 2022-23 WTCS | 2023-24 Lakeshore | 2023-24 WTCS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program students retained from fall to spring term | 78.9% | 79.0% | 80.4% | 80.0% | 80.2% | 80.5% | 78.8% | 80.8% |
| Program students retained from 1st to 2nd year | 64.1% | 62.5% | 63.0% | 62.7% | 63.0% | 63.1% | 59.2% | 64.2% |
Student populations excluded: district/state certificates, basic skills, community education, and course takers.
Cohort Year refers to the academic year in which students started their education.
Source: Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) – Retention
Graduation
Wisconsin Technical College System Comparison:
| Description | 2019-20 Lakeshore | 2019-20 WTCS | 2020-21 Lakeshore | 2020-21 WTCS | 2021-22 Lakeshore | 2021-22 WTCS | 2022-23 Lakeshore | 2022-23 WTCS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduated within 3 years | 39.8% | 36.1% | 37.2% | 37.1% | 34.63% | 37.9% | 32.5% | 38.2% |
| Graduated within 6 years | 59.6% | 43.0% | 57.1% | 43.0% | 53.5% | 42.7% | 46.6% | 41.7% |
Student populations excluded: district/state certificates, basic skills, community education, and course takers.
Cohort Year refers to the academic year in which students started their education.
Source: Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) – Graduation
Job Placement
Job Placement data is based on a study performed on graduates six-months after they graduate from the College.
| Description | 2020-21 Lakeshore | 2020-21 WTCS | 2021-22 Lakeshore | 2021-22 WTCS | 2022-23 Lakeshore | 2022-23 WTCS | 2023-24 Lakeshore | 2023-24 WTCS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment within 6 months | 92.7% | 92.7% | 93.6% | 93.3% | 96.0% | 92.7% | 94.1% | 91.9% |
| Employment related to program | 72.9% | 76.8% | 70.2% | 80.0% | 72.0% | 77.9% | 89.1% | 78.3% |
Student populations excluded: district/state certificates, basic skills, community education, and course takers.
Source: Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) – Job Placement
Industry Based Credential Attainment / Licensure
Some intended careers of Lakeshore’s programs have external credential or license requirements. These requirements are tracked to ensure students have strong opportunities to enter their program field.
IPEDS Outcome Data
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) gathers information from every college, university, and technical and vocational institution that participates in the federal student financial aid programs. Lakeshore College reports IPEDS data on enrollments, program completions, graduation rates, faculty and staff, finances, institutional prices, and student financial aid to the US Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The College Navigator website is a resource, open to the public, where a summary of institutionally reported IPEDS data can be found and easily compared. The following link is to the college data available, including retention and completion rates.
Graduate Follow-Up Information
At Lakeshore College, we are committed to our graduates’ success. We follow up six months to one year after graduation to see how they’re doing. The information they provide confirms we are accomplishing our mission of preparing the workforce. It also serves as a convenient reference tool for students considering career options.
