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 6,177 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 30%.
Top Rankings
Northcentral Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 417 teachers has grown by 53% over five years.
| Northcentral Technical College | (WI) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 417 staff | 417 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (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 (41.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,806 students | 41.70 Mi500 32nd St N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-5300 41.702,806 - Nicolet CollegePublic1,849 students | 44.60 Mi5364 College Drive
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-4410 44.601,849 - 10,361 students | 76.00 Mi1825 N Bluemound Dr
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 735-4740 76.0010,361 - 11,225 students | 82.00 Mi2740 W Mason St
Green Bay, WI 54307
(920) 498-5400 82.0011,225 - Rasmussen College-WisconsinPrivate for-profit677 students | 83.10 Mi904 South Taylor Street, Suite 100
Green Bay, WI 54303
(920) 593-8400 83.10677
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