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Wausau, Wisconsin 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.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in media and nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Northcentral Technical College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Northcentral Technical College has 3,540 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Northcentral Technical College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Northcentral Technical College builds a competitive workforce in a global society by inspiring, connecting, and strengthening its customers as they pursue life-long learning."
More complete details are provided below.
Northcentral Technical College
1000 Campus Dr
Wausau, WI 54401-1899
http://www.ntc.edu
Northcentral Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 621 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 129 | dental hygienist, medical coding, radiation therapist, surgical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant |
| Business And Management | 98 | operations management, accounting, marketing, accounting technology, small business management |
| Engineering Technician | 89 | architectural engineering tech, electromechanical tech, mechanical drafting, electronics tech, industrial production tech, laser/optical tech, mechanical engineering tech, manufacturing tech, ... |
| Mechanics And Repair | 76 | industrial mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, communications install and repair, automobile mechanics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 69 | psychology, mental and social health services |
| Media | 54 | graphic communications, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 51 | systems analyst, computer support, computer networking |
| Production Trades | 47 | welding, machine shop assistant, tool and die tech, machinist |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and police |
| Construction Trades | 41 | building inspection and management, metal building assembler, electrician, pipefitting, plumbing, masonry |
| Medical Adminstration | 38 | medical billing, medical transcription |
| Office And Administration | 36 | administrative assistant, office data entry, data entry, general office occupations |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | sign language translation, interdisciplinary studies |
| Education And Teaching | 14 | early childhood education |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 2 | institutional food workers |
| Law | 0 | legal professions |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | assistive and rehabiliation engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Northcentral Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 722 | 24 |
| Associate's degree | 500 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 150 | 12 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 61 | 9 |
In 2005, Northcentral Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,540 students (1,994 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 98% |
| Kansas | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 76 % |
Northcentral Technical College offers campus housing for 60 of its 1,994 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wausau, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,577 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,471 |
| Room and board | $ 4,016 |
| Books and supplies | $ 872 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,300 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 75 | $57,364 | 75 | $56,045 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 75 | $57,364 | 75 | $56,045 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Small Business Administration/Management
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
Mason/Masonry
Metal Building Assembly/Assembler
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Institutional Food Workers
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
LAW
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
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 Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND 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)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabiliation Engineering
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northcentral Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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