Northcentral Technical College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,509

1.92% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,047

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.118%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,838

19.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

48.9%

93 Graduates

About

Northcentral Technical College is a higher education institution located in Marathon County, WI. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Northcentral Technical College were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (296 degrees awarded), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (85 degrees), and Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) (46 degrees).

In 2023, 2,122 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northcentral Technical College. 56.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,777 degrees), 20 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northcentral Technical College is $3,509, which is $−4,744 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northcentral Technical College was 0.118%, corresponding to 1 out of the 851 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Northcentral Technical College is $3,509, which is $4,744 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,047.

In 2023, 23% of undergraduate students attending Northcentral Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,509

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Northcentral Technical College was $3,509. The cost of tuition at Northcentral Technical College is $−4,744 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northcentral Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,047

2023 Value

1.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Northcentral Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,047. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Northcentral Technical College grew by 1.67%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northcentral Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,359

Room and Board

$1,987

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northcentral Technical College was of $8,359 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.57% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,987. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.48% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northcentral Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

23% of undergraduate students at Northcentral Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 61% with respect to 2022, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northcentral Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.118%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northcentral Technical College was 0.118%, which represents 1 out of the 851 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Northcentral Technical College had a total enrollment of 5,838 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Northcentral Technical College is 1,157 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,681. This means that 19.8% of students enrolled at Northcentral Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northcentral Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.3% White, 5.64% Hispanic or Latino, 4.98% Asian, 2.5% Two or More Races, 1.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.27% Black or African American, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northcentral Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.2%), followed by White Male (36.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

19.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northcentral Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,838 students. The full-time enrollment at Northcentral Technical College is 1,157 and the part-time enrollment is 4,681. This means that 19.8% of students enrolled at Northcentral Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northcentral Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northcentral Technical College was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Northcentral Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northcentral Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,627 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
329 enrolled students
Asian
291 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northcentral Technical College is 79.3% White, 5.64% Hispanic or Latino, 4.98% Asian, 2.5% Two or More Races, 1.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.27% Black or African American, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 278 more women than men received degrees from Northcentral Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northcentral Technical College is white (1,777 degrees awarded). There were 20 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Northcentral Technical College is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (296 degrees awarded), followed by Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (85 degrees) and Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) (46 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northcentral Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (202 degrees awarded), Transportation (83 degrees), and Communication Technologies (32 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northcentral Technical College are Registered nurses (1,461,362 people), Medical & health services managers (160,422 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,938 people), Other managers (138,154 people), and Pharmacists (135,740 people).

The most specialized majors at Northcentral Technical College in 2023 are Precision Production (202 degrees awarded), Transportation (83 degrees), Communication Technologies (32 degrees), Engineering Technologies (149 degrees), and Agriculture (78 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northcentral Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Personal financial advisors, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Northcentral Technical College are Precision Production (202 degrees awarded), Transportation (83 degrees), Communication Technologies (32 degrees), Engineering Technologies (149 degrees), and Agriculture (78 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northcentral Technical College are Construction (103,446 people), Computer Systems Design (51,347 people), Air transportation (36,160 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (23,596 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (18,551 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northcentral Technical College.

Most Common (2023)

Welding Technology
114 degrees awarded
Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
83 degrees awarded
Psychiatric Services Technician
51 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Northcentral Technical College was Welding Technology with 114 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Northcentral Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

922

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,200

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 922 degrees were awarded to men at Northcentral Technical College, which is 0.768 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,200).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northcentral Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 101 degrees were awarded to men at Northcentral Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 2.59 times more than the 39 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 265 degrees were awarded to men at Northcentral Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 8.55 times more than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 38% of students graduating from Northcentral Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Northcentral Technical College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,777 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
89 degrees awarded
Asian
88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northcentral Technical College is white (1,777 degrees awarded). There were 20 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

4.05% of degree recipients (86 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,003 degrees awarded
White Male
774 degrees awarded
Asian Female
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northcentral Technical College is white female (1,003 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (774 degrees).

Operations

Northcentral Technical College employs 149 Instructors. Most academics at Northcentral Technical College are Male Instructor (76), and Female Instructor (73).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northcentral Technical College are: Management, with 56 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 54 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 42 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.08M - Federal
$4.08M - State
$844k - Local

As of 2023, Northcentral Technical College received $2.08M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.08M from state grants and contracts, and $844k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$30.4M

2023 Salaries

0.921%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Northcentral Technical College paid a median of $30.4M in salaries, a 0.921% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.56% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.85% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.9M

Instructional Salaries

149

Number of Employees

In 2023, Northcentral Technical College paid a total of $11.9M to 149 employees working as instructors, which represents 39% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

149 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

56 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northcentral Technical College was Instructor with 149 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northcentral Technical College were Management with 56 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 54 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 42 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northcentral Technical College was Male Instructor with 76 employees, and Female Instructor with 73 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northcentral Technical College.

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