Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,386

1.91% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$9,533

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

10,815

21.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

46.1%

329 Graduates

About

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a higher education institution located in Brown County, WI. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (372 degrees awarded), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (136 degrees), and Medical Assistant (58 degrees).

In 2023, 2,837 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. 62.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,222 degrees), 7.14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (311 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is $4,386, which is $−3,867 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,580 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is $4,386, which is $3,867 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,533.

In 2023, 24% of undergraduate students attending Northeast Wisconsin Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,386

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College was $4,386. The cost of tuition at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is $−3,867 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$9,533

2023 Value

0.428%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,533. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College grew by 0.428%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northeast Wisconsin 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

$8,800

Room and Board

$2,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College was of $8,800 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 12.8% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,200. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.96% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

24% of undergraduate students at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 29.4% with respect to 2022, when 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northeast Wisconsin 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 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1580 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

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College had a total enrollment of 10,815 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is 2,300 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,515. This means that 21.3% of students enrolled at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.1% White, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.27% Asian, 3.97% Black or African American, 2.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.04% Two or More Races, and 0.139% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (39.8%), followed by White Female (35.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

21.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,815 students. The full-time enrollment at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is 2,300 and the part-time enrollment is 8,515. This means that 21.3% of students enrolled at Northeast Wisconsin 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 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

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 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Northeast Wisconsin Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
7,904 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,346 enrolled students
Asian
462 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is 73.1% White, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.27% Asian, 3.97% Black or African American, 2.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.04% Two or More Races, and 0.139% 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, 715 more women than men received degrees from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is white (2,222 degrees awarded). There were 7.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (311 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (372 degrees awarded), followed by Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (136 degrees) and Medical Assistant (58 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (46 degrees awarded), Precision Production (130 degrees), and Construction (76 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 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College are Registered nurses (1,454,883 people), Medical & health services managers (157,634 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,332 people), Pharmacists (133,617 people), and Other managers (112,123 people).

The most specialized majors at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in 2023 are Communication Technologies (46 degrees awarded), Precision Production (130 degrees), Construction (76 degrees), Engineering Technologies (128 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (160 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 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College are Communication Technologies (46 degrees awarded), Precision Production (130 degrees), Construction (76 degrees), Engineering Technologies (128 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (160 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,491,477 people), Outpatient care centers (240,108 people), Elementary & secondary schools (230,552 people), Offices of physicians (203,675 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (144,914 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
155 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
65 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
41 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College was Registered Nursing with 155 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,061

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,776

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,061 degrees were awarded to men at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, which is 0.597 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,776).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 127 degrees were awarded to men at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 1.87 times more than the 68 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 334 degrees were awarded to men at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 8.79 times more than the 38 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 43% of students graduating from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% 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 (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is Male and Asian (66.7% 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
2,222 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
311 degrees awarded
Asian
94 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is white (2,222 degrees awarded). There were 7.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (311 degrees).

0.0352% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,351 degrees awarded
White Male
871 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
213 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is white female (1,351 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (871 degrees).

Operations

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College employs 254 No academic ranks. Most academics at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College are Male No academic rank (128), and Female No academic rank (126).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 116 employees, Management, with 69 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 64 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$61.9M

2023 Salaries

3.07%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College paid a median of $61.9M in salaries, a 3.07% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.02% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.704% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$22.4M

Instructional Salaries

254

Number of Employees

In 2023, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College paid a total of $22.4M to 254 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.2% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

254 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

116 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College was No academic rank with 254 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 116 employees, Management with 69 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 64 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College was Male No academic rank with 128 employees, and Female No academic rank with 126 employees.

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

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