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Northcentral Technical College

Northcentral Technical College

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.

Overview of Northcentral Technical College

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.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine.

Northcentral Technical College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

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.

Student Life

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.

Contacting Northcentral Technical College

Northcentral Technical College
1000 Campus Dr
Wausau, WI 54401-1899
General Phone: (715) 675-3331
http://www.ntc.edu

Northcentral Technical College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing and Emergency Medicine704nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Medical Support and Technology117dental hygienist, medical coding, medical assistant, radiation therapist, surgical tech, medical lab tech, sonography and ultrasound tech
Business and Management73accounting, operations management, merchandising and sales, marketing, accounting technology
Engineering Technician69architectural engineering tech, electromechanical tech, mechanical drafting, electronics tech, manufacturing tech, laser/optical tech, instrumentation tech
Production Trades52welding, machine shop assistant, tool and die tech, machinist
Security and Law Enforcement51criminal justice and police
Construction Trades44building inspection and management, electrician, plumbing, pipefitting, metal building assembler
Mechanics and Repair41industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, precision systems maintenance, industrial electronics tech, communications install and repair
Computer Science and Engineering31computer networking, computer support, systems analyst
Therapy and Counseling28mental and social health services
Office and Administration25administrative assistant, general office occupations, data entry
Liberal Arts22interdisciplinary studies, sign language translation
Media17graphic communications
Medical Administration16medical transcription, medical billing
Education and Teaching11early childhood education, teacher aide
Agricultural Science and Management1agricultural machine tech

Number of programs and degrees for Northcentral Technical College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year5476
Associate's degree45629
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years25214
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years4711

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Northcentral Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,729 students (2,253 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White92%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian4%
American Indian1%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-1914%
20-2114%
22-2414%
25-2915%
30-348%
35-398%
40-4912%
50-645%
65+0%

Northcentral Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time76 %
Part-Time74 %

Northcentral Technical College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Northcentral Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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)

Northcentral Technical College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year75$65,01489$64,709
All faculty totalacademic year75$65,01489$64,709

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Northcentral Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

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

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Northcentral Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northcentral Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Northcentral Technical College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Northcentral Technical College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Northcentral Technical College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Northcentral Technical College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Northcentral Technical College Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Northcentral Technical College Number of students
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Northcentral Technical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Northcentral Technical College % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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