Northcentral Technical College
- Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, WI, builds a competitive workforce in a global society by inspiring, connecting and strengthening its customers as they pursue lifelong learning.
School Highlights
- Northcentral Technical College serves 4,377 students (37% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 23%.
- Northcentral Technical College is the only community colleges within Marathon County, WI.
- The nearest community college to Northcentral Technical College is Mid-State Technical College (41.6 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 137 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Northcentral Technical College | (WI) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 137 staff | 167 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 4,377 students | 3,351 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 32:1 | 23:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,641 students | 1,122 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,736 students | 2,229 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 60 | 100 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 4% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% |
| % Black | - | 7% |
| % White | 88% | 77% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.40 |
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| College Completion Rate | 26% | 32% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,700 | $33,700 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- For more than 90 years, NTC has been a vital educational component for the citizens of North Central Wisconsin. Started in 1912 in a small, two-story building called the Wausau Industrial School, NTC effectively connects its learners with the business community by giving them the skills they need to achieve success on their lifelong learning journey. Students may choose from over 40 degrees offering training in some of the fastest growing careers. In addition, NTC offers customized training, technical assistance, testing and evaluation processes and consulting services to its business and industry partners. Northcentral's expansive 10-county district has campuses in Wausau, Antigo, Merrill (Health & Public Safety Training facility), Medford, Phillips, Spencer, and Wittenberg. NTC's campuses in Medford, Phillips, Spencer, and Wittenberg offer credit courses in several associate degree and diploma programs through self-paced "Flex Labs," interactive television, and conventional classroom settings. NTC's campuses in Wausau, Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, and Wittenberg offer counseling and career development services, as well as a wide variety of continuing education and vocational classes. NTC offers 26 Associate Degrees, 9 Technical Diplomas, 11 programs offering completion in less than one year, 14 Apprenticeship programs and 34 Certificate programs. Northcentral Technical College is accredited by the North Central Association – Higher Learning Commission, American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiology Technology (JRCERT) and National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Northcentral Technical College is Mid-State Technical College (41.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,779 students | 41.60 Mi500 32nd St N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715)422-5301 41.602,779 - 1,139 students | 43.40 MiHwy G South
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715)365-4410 43.401,139 - 10,361 students | 76.00 Mi1825 N Bluemound Dr
Appleton, WI 54912
(920)735-4740 76.0010,361 - 10,406 students | 82.00 Mi2740 W Mason St
Green Bay, WI 54307
(920)498-5400 82.0010,406 - Rasmussen College-WisconsinPrivate, for profit1,132 students | 83.10 Mi904 South Taylor Street, Suite 100
Green Bay, WI 54303
(920)593-8400 83.101,132
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