Northcentral Technical College

Northcentral Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Wausau, WI. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $5,615 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,069 and it offers 120 programs(57 online programs).
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Northcentral Technical College is $5,615 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Northcentral Technical College offers the alternative tuition plans .
59% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,999 (exclude student loans).
NTC 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$5,615
Average Financial Amount$3,999

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Northcentral Technical College offers 120 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 2,435 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Northcentral Technical College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate216605
Less than 1 Year Certificate73381,064
2 Years Certificate269201
Total120532,435

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 605 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 1,064 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 201 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 565 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 20 completers-
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management2-
Dairy Science18-
Communications Technologies [+] 6 completers-
Graphic Communications6-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Computer Support Specialist0-
Engineering [+] 16 completers-
Industrial Engineering16-
Engineering Technology [+] (1 completers) 34 completers-
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician12-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician7-
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician15-
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD0-
Work and Family Studies [+] (1 completers) 16 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant16-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 9 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration9-
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder0-
Woodworking2-
Furniture Design and Manufacturing0-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 3 completers-
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor3-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 472 completers-
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary19-
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)23-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)83-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide347-
Business [+] 18 completers-
Accounting18-
Total605
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 3 completers-
Agronomy and Crop Science3-
Communication and Journalism [+] (1 completers) 11 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric9-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia2-
Communications Technologies [+] (2 completers) 8 completers-
Communications Technology/Technician2-
Graphic Communications4-
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design1-
Graphic Communications (other)1-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (8 completers) 81 completers-
Computer Programming/Programmer34-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications2-
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification1-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration0-
Network and System Administration/Administrator7-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2-
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster1-
Computer Support Specialist11-
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)23-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 9 completers-
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant9-
Education [+] 32 completers-
Multicultural Education0-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching32-
Engineering [+] (1 completers) 1 completers-
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering1-
Engineering Technology [+] (4 completers) 107 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician19-
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology21-
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician12-
Industrial Technology/Technician7-
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician3-
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)21-
Quality Control Technology/Technician4-
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician4-
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD16-
Work and Family Studies [+] 35 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant35-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] (1 completers) 2 completers-
General Studies2-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] (1 completers) 5 completers-
Mathematics5-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Biological and Physical Sciences0-
Psychology [+] (1 completers) 28 completers-
Psychology28-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 30 completers-
Criminal Justice/Police Science30-
Construction Trades [+] 23 completers-
Building Construction Technology18-
Plumbing Technology/Plumber5-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 53 completers-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician7-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology16-
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies (other)16-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician4-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician10-
Precision Production Trades [+] 162 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist7-
Tool and Die Technology/Technician6-
Welding Technology/Welder140-
Woodworking3-
Furniture Design and Manufacturing6-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 38 completers-
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor38-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (5 completers) 176 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant17$22,900
Medical Reception/Receptionist6-
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder21-
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary2-
Medical/Clinical Assistant0-
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist2-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician16-
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist26-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician86-
Business [+] 205 completers-
Business Administration and Management13-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management15-
Office Management and Supervision12-
Operations Management and Supervision7-
Organizational Leadership19-
Accounting4-
Accounting and Business/Management6-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1-
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry28-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies11-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration38-
Digital Marketing26-
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations8-
General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations (other)17-
Total1,064
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 13 completers-
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster0-
Computer Support Specialist13-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 3 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist3-
Education [+] (1 completers) 5 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching5-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1 completers$31,000
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1-
Construction Trades [+] 11 completers-
Lineworker11-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 18 completers-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician0-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician12-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician0-
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (other)6-
Precision Production Trades [+] 32 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist4-
Welding Technology/Welder23-
Woodworking5-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (3 completers) 62 completers-
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist0-
Medical Reception/Receptionist4-
Medical/Clinical Assistant14-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)10-
Surgical Technology/Technologist9-
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician0-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling25$23,300
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant0-
Business [+] 56 completers-
Business Administration and Management22$32,000
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping22-
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services11-
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management1-
Knowledge Management0-
Total201
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 32 completers-
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations6-
Dairy Husbandry and Production15-
Dairy Science8-
Agronomy and Crop Science3-
Communications Technologies [+] 7 completers-
Graphic Communications7-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (5 completers) 44 completers-
Computer Programming/Programmer19-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications1-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications8-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2-
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster2-
Computer Support Specialist12-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 8 completers-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training8-
Education [+] (2 completers) 12 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching9-
Teacher Assistant/Aide3-
Engineering Technology [+] (4 completers) 84 completers-
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician14-
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology26-
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician13-
Industrial Technology/Technician1-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician10-
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician1-
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD19-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1 completers-
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (1 completers) 5 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)5-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 27 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies26-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 10 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician4-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician6-
Precision Production Trades [+] 11 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder7-
Furniture Design and Manufacturing4-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] (1 completers) 20 completers-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production20-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (5 completers) 206 completers-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist36-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management8-
Radiologist Assistant12-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)5-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician5-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling9-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician35-
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling3-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)1-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse92-
Business [+] 98 completers-
Business Administration and Management22-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management3-
Office Management and Supervision12-
Accounting23-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science5-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies14-
Knowledge Management1-
Marketing/Marketing Management8-
Digital Marketing10-
Insurance0-
Total565

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 6,069 students are attending at Northcentral Technical College. There are 137 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 141 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 345 (full-time) and 192 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Northcentral Technical College is 32% and transfer-out rate is 17%. The retention rate is 63% at the school.
NTC 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population6,069
Graduation Rate32%
Number of Faculty278
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1

Student Population at NTC

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 6,116 students enrolled into Northcentral Technical College. By gender, 2,485 male and 3,631 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Northcentral Technical College.
Student Population By Gender
Northcentral Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total6,1162,4853,631
Full-time1,156502654
Part-tme4,9601,9832,977
There are 4,874 White (79.69%), 84 Black/African American (1.37%), 278 Hispanic (4.55%), 353 Asian (5.77%), and 798 students with other races attending Northcentral Technical College.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Northcentral Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total6,1162,4853,631
American Indian/Native American812853
Asian353150203
Black/African American843747
Hispanic278102176
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander725
White4,8741,9672,907
Two More1576889
Un-Known282131151
Non-resident Alien000
Northcentral Technical College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
2,300 students (37.61% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 898 students (14.68% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Northcentral Technical College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Northcentral Technical College
Number of Students
Total6,116
Enrolled Online Exclusively2,300
Enrolled Some Online Courses898
Not in Online Courses2,918
By age range, at Northcentral Technical College, 1,189 students are aged 20 to 24 (19.44% of total students), 3,117 students are aged below 20 (50.96%), 154 students are aged above 50 (4.94%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Northcentral Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total6,1162,4853,631
Under 181,519646873
Age 18-191,598693905
Age 20-21686267419
Age 22-24503197306
Age 25-29598209389
Age 30-34420167253
Age 35-39316117199
Age 40-49290115175
Age 50-641515992
Over 64330
Age Un-Known321220

Directory and Accreditation Information

Northcentral Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1970 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Northcentral Technical College.
1000 Campus Dr, Wausau, WI
715-675-3331

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