At a glance
Average net price
$8,989
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
56.3%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
2,149
In-state tuition
$4,926
Out-of-state tuition
$7,169
Cost of attendance
$14,981
Median earnings (10y)
$43,406
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (40%), health (30%), business (14%).
- STEM5%
- Health30%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts2%
- Social sciences8%
- Trades & services40%
- Health professions30.3%~652 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Precision production23.6%~506 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business13.7%~294 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education6.2%~134 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~124 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science3.4%~72 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Transportation2.9%~61 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture2.4%~51 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.0%~43 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.5%~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 827 | $40,582 | $5,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 304 | $20,810 | $8,312 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 182 | $25,549 | $10,534 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 172 | — | $12,751 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. | Undergraduate certificate | 165 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 152 | $57,203 | $17,499 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 145 | — | $12,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 130 | — | $12,000 |
| Gerontology. | Undergraduate certificate | 126 | — | $11,137 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Undergraduate certificate | 111 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation. | Undergraduate certificate | 98 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 90 | $27,547 | $7,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 89 | — | $11,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 82 | $20,032 | $5,500 |
| Carpenters. | Undergraduate certificate | 80 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 70 | — | $16,250 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 54 | $20,951 | $11,518 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 47 | $30,858 | $9,437 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 47 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 46 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 45 | — | $16,285 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 43 | $31,134 | $12,954 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 41 | — | $13,167 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 41 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate's | 40 | — | $6,453 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 39 | $29,017 | $10,252 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 38 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 38 | — | $12,000 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 34 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 31 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 29 | $64,326 | $11,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 29 | $32,152 | $12,375 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 27 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Undergraduate certificate | 24 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Associate's | 24 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 22 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate's | 16 | $27,659 | $16,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Northwood Technical College
Northwood Technical College is a mid-sized institution located in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 2,149 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Precision production, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Northwood Technical College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $8,989 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,926 for in-state students and $7,169 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $14,981 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 56.3%, a above-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $43,406 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Northwood Technical College confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Precision production, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (40% of credentials), health (30% of credentials), business (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Rice Lake, Wisconsin (town), Northwood Technical College draws students from across Wisconsin and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Northwood Technical College
Q.How much does Northwood Technical College cost?
The average net price at Northwood Technical College is $8,989 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $14,981.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Northwood Technical College?
Northwood Technical College has a 6-year graduation rate of 56.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Northwood Technical College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Northwood Technical College graduate earns $43,406 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Northwood Technical College?
Published tuition is $4,926 in-state and $7,169 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Northwood Technical College located?
Northwood Technical College is located in Rice Lake, Wisconsin (ZIP 54868).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Northwood Technical College at their official website.