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Northcentral Technical College, also known as NTC, is a technical community college located in Wausau, Wisconsin, United States. It was originally established in 1912 and known as Wausau Industrial School. It was renamed to its current name in 1988. The College also operates regional centers in Antigo, Medford, Merrill, Phillips, Spencer, and Wittenberg. NTC is among the 16 schools under the Wisconsin Technical College System. The college awards associate degree programs and certifications in over 40 areas of study. The college also offers a number of online courses.
NTC has an active student life. The campus is home to more than 30 clubs and organizations including the Multicultural Student Club, Delta Epsilon Chi, Association of Information Technology Professionals, and Student Nurses Association.
Wausau, WI is home to Northcentral Technical College. Wausau is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Northcentral Technical College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at Northcentral Technical College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 3,729 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Northcentral Technical College are 40 years old or older.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Northcentral Technical College offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Northcentral Technical College is the customer-focused, accessible provider of innovative life-long learning that builds a globally competitive workforce."
More complete details are provided below.
Northcentral Technical College
1000 Campus Dr
Wausau, WI 54401-1899
General Phone: (715) 675-3331
http://www.ntc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 704 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 117 | dental hygienist, medical coding, medical assistant, radiation therapist, surgical tech, medical lab tech, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Business and Management | 73 | accounting, operations management, merchandising and sales, marketing, accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 69 | architectural engineering tech, electromechanical tech, mechanical drafting, electronics tech, manufacturing tech, laser/optical tech, instrumentation tech |
| Production Trades | 52 | welding, machine shop assistant, tool and die tech, machinist |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 51 | criminal justice and police |
| Construction Trades | 44 | building inspection and management, electrician, plumbing, pipefitting, metal building assembler |
| Mechanics and Repair | 41 | industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, precision systems maintenance, industrial electronics tech, communications install and repair |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 31 | computer networking, computer support, systems analyst |
| Therapy and Counseling | 28 | mental and social health services |
| Office and Administration | 25 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, data entry |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | interdisciplinary studies, sign language translation |
| Media | 17 | graphic communications |
| Medical Administration | 16 | medical transcription, medical billing |
| Education and Teaching | 11 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 1 | agricultural machine tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Northcentral Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 547 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 456 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 252 | 14 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 47 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Northcentral Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,729 students (2,253 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 74 % |
Northcentral Technical College offers campus housing for 60 of its 2,253 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wausau, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,186 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,190 |
| Room and board | $ 4,340 |
| Books and supplies | $ 878 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,803 |
Financial Aid:
Northcentral Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 538700)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 75 | $65,014 | 89 | $64,709 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 75 | $65,014 | 89 | $64,709 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Electrician
Metal Building Assembly/Assembler
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northcentral Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | 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 Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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