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Nicolet Area Technical College, also known as Nicolet College, is a community public college in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Established as a pilot community college in 1967, it presently offers diplomas, and degrees in a number of fields. It also has a continuing education program and a liberal arts university transfer study program. Areas of study include finance, health sciences, arts, communication, business, management, administration, information technology, marketing, and tourism.
Nicolet College has a Student Government Association that represents the student body of the college. It organizes various events and entertainment programs on campus. The college also has more than 15 student clubs including the Criminal Justice Association, the Nicolet Student Nurse Club, the Welding Club, Phi Theta Kappa, and Business Professionals of America. Eligible students are provided with financial aid options such as loans, grants, work-study programs, and the Nicolet College Foundation scholarships.
Nicolet Area Technical College is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Rhinelander, WI. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Nicolet Area Technical College top out at the Associate's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Nicolet Area Technical College often study office and administration, nursing and emergency medicine, and cooking and culinary arts.
The school maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Nicolet Area Technical College tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 1,253 students (809 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Nicolet Area Technical College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"In service to the people of Northern Wisconsin, we deliver superior community college education that transforms lives and enriches communities."
More complete details are provided below.
Nicolet Area Technical College
Hwy G South
Rhinelander, WI 54501-0518
General Phone: (715) 365-4410
http://www.nicoletcollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 201 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, various nursing |
| Business And Management | 35 | business management, accounting, accounting and related services, business administration, marketing |
| Office And Administration | 31 | receptionist, general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 18 | food prep and kitchen assistant, restaurant and catering management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | computer programming, computer networking |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and police |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 14 | hair styling, cosmetoloty instructor, barber |
| Medical Support And Technology | 10 | medical assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 9 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, industrial electronics tech, industrial mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, small engine mechanics |
| Production Trades | 8 | welding |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | surveying tech |
| Education And Teaching | 6 | early childhood education |
| Design | 3 | graphic design |
| Construction Trades | 3 | plumbing, electrician, carpentry |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | child care management |
Number of programs and degrees for Nicolet Area Technical College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 202 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 125 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 58 | 8 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 16 | 11 |
In 2007, Nicolet Area Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,253 students (809 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 59 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Rhinelander, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,536 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 910 |
Financial Aid:
Nicolet Area Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 538400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 34 | 44 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $66,954 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $66,954 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 31 | $69,035 | 38 | $69,586 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $69,035 | 38 | $69,586 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Receptionist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Nicolet Area Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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