C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
78/100 · earnings-weighted

Northwood Technical College

2-Year Public
📍 Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
B
68/100
Resources
B+
77/100
Experience
F
33/100
Prestige
D
31/100

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

2,668
Total Enrollment
51%
Graduation Rate
74%
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,654
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Northwood Technical College ▼

52% 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
$283,457
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,050
1-Year Change
+6.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$43,406
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$42,439
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$8,250
Median debt at graduation
56.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
30.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 19% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 91st 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 Northwood Technical College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma 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
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians$55,793$76,005+22%#7 of 55#9$8,500
Agricultural Mechanization—$71,175+18%#2 of 5#2—
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)—$69,787+45%#7 of 226#4—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$43,765$65,341+13%#87 of 290#81$5,500
Computer and Information Sciences$50,239$57,349+12%#16 of 43#15$5,817
Precision Metal Working$42,282$54,941+13%#69 of 365#74$5,500
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$35,702$47,169-9%#211 of 319#192$5,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions—$46,727+39%#18 of 332#16—
Accounting and Related Services$30,586$45,947+3%#38 of 101#34$9,917
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$36,070$41,582+21%#72 of 637#43$5,500
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$23,210$40,567+30%#4 of 59#5$10,750
Gerontology—$38,916-20%——$8,250
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$26,492$38,870-31%#713 of 757#712$5,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services$35,796$37,379+5%#212 of 496#177$8,000
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services—$35,988+10%#32 of 104#25$12,359
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$18,294$32,846+25%#130 of 1025#104$5,500

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 Northwood Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $283,457
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,050/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 54812 (3.0% cap, Barron)

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🏆 Where Northwood Technical College Ranks

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

🥉
Teacher Assistant/Aide
of 26 schools
🥉
Gerontology
of 6 schools
#7
Welding Technology/Welder
of 100 schools
#12
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
of 40 schools
#14
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
of 100 schools
#15
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
of 100 schools
#15
Network and System Administration/Administrator
of 45 schools
#15
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
of 60 schools
#19
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
of 100 schools
#21
Carpentry/Carpenter
of 52 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,524 $6,583

Financial Aid

74%
Receive Any Aid
40%
Receive Pell Grants
32%
Take Out Loans
$8,654
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,525
$30,001 - $48,000$7,397
$48,001 - $75,000$10,284
$75,001 - $110,000$13,558
$110,001+$13,166

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Welding Technology/Welder 420 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 320 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 104 grads/yr Teacher Assistant/Aide 96 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 64 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 61 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 56 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 45 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 44 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 38 grads/yr Gerontology 37 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 36 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 34 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 33 grads/yr Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 33 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 30 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 30 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 30 grads/yr Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 29 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 27 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Brokerage clerks
$63k/yr 40,800 jobs
Payroll and timekeeping clerks
$55k/yr 161,100 jobs
Statistical assistants
$51k/yr 6,500 jobs
Tax preparers
$51k/yr 90,600 jobs
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
$49k/yr 1,613,400 jobs

Student Demographics

2,668
Total Students
60%
Women
44%
Traditional Age (18-24)
52%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 85%
Hispanic 4%
Black 2%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 52%
With Family 49%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,374 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 32%
Hybrid (Some Online) 44%
Fully Online 25%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 44%
25-64 (Adult) 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northwood 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 Northwood Technical College?
Tuition at Northwood Technical College is $4,524 for in-state students and $6,583 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,654.
What is the graduation rate at Northwood Technical College?
The graduation rate at Northwood Technical College is 51%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Northwood Technical College a good school?
Northwood Technical College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (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 (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Northwood Technical College?
Northwood Technical College has a total enrollment of 2,668 students.
Is there rental demand near Northwood Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 52% of students at Northwood Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,374 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Rice Lake area.

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