Northwood Technical College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,524

1.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,654

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,668

33.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

51.5%

190 Graduates

About

Northwood Technical College is a higher education institution located in Barron County, WI. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Northwood Technical College were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (296 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (248 degrees), and Teacher Assistant & Aides (68 degrees).

In 2023, 2,003 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwood Technical College. 55.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,741 degrees), 24.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (70 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwood Technical College is $4,524, which is $−3,729 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northwood Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 753 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwood Technical College is $4,524, which is $3,729 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,654.

In 2023, 43% of undergraduate students attending Northwood Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,524

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Northwood Technical College was $4,524. The cost of tuition at Northwood Technical College is $−3,729 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$8,654

2023 Value

11.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Northwood Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,654. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Northwood Technical College grew by 11.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwood 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

$7,636

Room and Board

$1,940

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwood Technical College was of $7,636 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.65% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,940. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

26%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

43% of undergraduate students at Northwood Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 21.8% with respect to 2022, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwood 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northwood Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 753 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

Northwood Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,668 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Northwood Technical College is 888 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,780. This means that 33.3% of students enrolled at Northwood Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwood Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 85.4% White, 4.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.71% Hispanic or Latino, 2.25% Black or African American, 1.8% Two or More Races, 1.24% Asian, and 0.075% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northwood Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.2%), followed by White Male (39.5%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (2.98%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwood Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,668 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwood Technical College is 888 and the part-time enrollment is 1,780. This means that 33.3% of students enrolled at Northwood 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 Northwood 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 Northwood Technical College was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Northwood Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,278 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
111 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
99 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwood Technical College is 85.4% White, 4.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.71% Hispanic or Latino, 2.25% Black or African American, 1.8% Two or More Races, 1.24% Asian, and 0.075% 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.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 35 students (1.31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 235 more women than men received degrees from Northwood Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwood Technical College is white (1,741 degrees awarded). There were 24.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (70 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Northwood Technical College is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (296 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (248 degrees) and Teacher Assistant & Aides (68 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwood Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (441 degrees awarded), Transportation (54 degrees), and Human Sciences (75 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwood Technical College are Other managers (54,743 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (44,337 people), Construction managers (42,842 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,129 people), and Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (28,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwood Technical College in 2023 are Precision Production (441 degrees awarded), Transportation (54 degrees), Human Sciences (75 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (115 degrees), and Construction (48 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwood Technical College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Northwood Technical College are Precision Production (441 degrees awarded), Transportation (54 degrees), Human Sciences (75 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (115 degrees), and Construction (48 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwood Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
296 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
248 degrees awarded
Teacher Assistant & Aides
68 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Northwood Technical College was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 296 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

884

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,119

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 884 degrees were awarded to men at Northwood Technical College, which is 0.79 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,119).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 346 degrees were awarded to men at Northwood Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 6.92 times more than the 50 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 257 degrees were awarded to men at Northwood Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 6.42 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 50% of students graduating from Northwood Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Northwood Technical College is Male and Asian (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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.11% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,741 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
70 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
64 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwood Technical College is white (1,741 degrees awarded). There were 24.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (70 degrees).

2.25% of degree recipients (45 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
985 degrees awarded
White Male
756 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwood Technical College is white female (985 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (756 degrees).

Operations

Northwood Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $5.21M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.37M (26.2%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Northwood Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 61.2M. Northwood Technical College employs 141 Instructors. Most academics at Northwood Technical College are Female Instructor (79), and Male Instructor (62).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwood Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 51 employees, Management, with 39 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 33 employees.

Endowment

$5.21M

2023 Endowment

7.88%

growth from 2022

Northwood Technical College has an endowment valued at about $5.21M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Northwood Technical College grew 7.88% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $586k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northwood Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.56M - Federal
$1.19M - State
$3.92M - Local

As of 2023, Northwood Technical College received $4.56M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.19M from state grants and contracts, and $3.92M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$30M

2023 Salaries

6.83%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Northwood Technical College paid a median of $30M in salaries, which represents 49.1% of their overall expenditure ($61.2M) and a 6.83% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.786% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.59% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$10.9M

Instructional Salaries

141

Number of Employees

In 2023, Northwood Technical College paid a total of $10.9M to 141 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.4% 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

141 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwood Technical College was Instructor with 141 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwood Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 51 employees, Management with 39 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwood Technical College was Female Instructor with 79 employees, and Male Instructor with 62 employees.

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

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