C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
79/100 · earnings-weighted

Northcentral Technical College

2-Year Public
📍 Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
Northcentral Technical College campus, Wausau, WI
Northcentral Technical College campus, Wausau, WI. Photo: User:Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
59/100
Affordability
B
65/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
D
44/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,838
Total Enrollment
49%
Graduation Rate
74%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$11,047
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Northcentral Technical College ▼

66% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$264,735
Avg Monthly Rent
$961
1-Year Change
+11.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Northcentral Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$44,925
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$38,984
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$7,500
Median debt at graduation
45.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
18.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 17% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 93rd percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WI wage index 0.92). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Northcentral Technical College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Programming—$67,224+16%#16 of 54#14—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$63,958$66,099-18%#936 of 962#925$8,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$53,523$65,158+54%#19 of 476#8$7,500
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians$44,840$64,685+16%#3 of 7#3—
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians$53,105$63,412+13%#11 of 39#8—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$48,083$61,466-1%#146 of 237#138$9,499
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians—$60,691+4%#74 of 176#68—
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians$47,684$59,018-19%#53 of 60#55$7,228
Criminal Justice and Corrections$39,421$48,411+4%#179 of 426#151$8,000
Accounting and Related Services$30,573$47,806+0%#134 of 225#110$8,950
Business Administration, Management and Operations$42,172$47,392-3%#315 of 547#267$10,250
Animal Sciences—$46,282+20%#3 of 7#3—
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$42,321—————
Health and Medical Administrative Services—$41,576+12%#127 of 286#110—
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$32,481$40,958+1%#25 of 58#22$10,691
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations$37,587—————
Marketing—$37,143-16%#25 of 30#26—
Agricultural Production Operations$28,132$33,350-21%#16 of 17#15$7,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$22,981$27,446-27%#151 of 160#153—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Northcentral Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $264,735
  • Avg rent near campus: $961/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 54403 (3.7% cap, Wausau)

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🏆 Where Northcentral Technical College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
of 22 schools
#5
Digital Marketing
of 11 schools
#10
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
of 43 schools
#16
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
of 100 schools
#18
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,509 $5,263

Financial Aid

62%
Receive Any Aid
28%
Receive Pell Grants
24%
Take Out Loans
$11,047
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$11,547
$30,001 - $48,000$11,323
$48,001 - $75,000$10,143
$75,001 - $110,000$15,346

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 302 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 153 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 107 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 86 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 76 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 71 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 68 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 62 grads/yr Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 60 grads/yr Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 58 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 46 grads/yr Accounting 45 grads/yr Digital Marketing 36 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 31 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 30 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 26 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 24 grads/yr Computer Support Specialist 24 grads/yr Radiologist Assistant 23 grads/yr Graphic Communications, General 23 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Northcentral Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Paramedics
$58k/yr 101,900 jobs
Emergency medical technicians
$41k/yr 181,000 jobs
Brokerage clerks
$63k/yr 40,800 jobs
Payroll and timekeeping clerks
$55k/yr 161,100 jobs

Student Demographics

5,838
Total Students
59%
Women
34%
Traditional Age (18-24)
66%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Hispanic 6%
Black 1%
Asian 5%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 66%
With Family 34%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,841 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 50%
Hybrid (Some Online) 16%
Fully Online 34%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 34%
25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northcentral Technical College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Northcentral Technical College?
Tuition at Northcentral Technical College is $3,509 for in-state students and $5,263 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,047.
What is the graduation rate at Northcentral Technical College?
The graduation rate at Northcentral Technical College is 49%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Northcentral Technical College a good school?
Northcentral Technical College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Northcentral Technical College?
Northcentral Technical College has a total enrollment of 5,838 students.
Is there rental demand near Northcentral Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 66% of students at Northcentral Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,841 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Wausau area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology