Gerontology at Northwood Technical College

Rice Lake, WI · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 42 graduates a year

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Median pay 1 year after graduating
$38,916
Median pay 4 years after graduating
$48,636
National median for this major (4 yrs)
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Rank by pay
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Rank, wage-adjusted
$8,250
Median federal debt

Northwood Technical College graduates in gerontology earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.

Other Gerontology Credentials at Northwood Technical College

Credential1 yr after4 yrs afterMedian debt
Associate's Degree—$39,217—

Other Majors at Northwood Technical College by Graduate Pay

Major4 yrs after1 yr afterRank in major
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians$76,005$55,793#7 of 55
Agricultural Mechanization$71,175—#2 of 5
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)$69,787—#7 of 226
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$65,341$43,765#87 of 290
Computer and Information Sciences$57,349$50,239#16 of 43
Precision Metal Working$54,941$42,282#69 of 365
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$47,169$35,702#211 of 319
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$46,727—#18 of 332
Accounting and Related Services$45,947$30,586#38 of 101
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$41,582$36,070#72 of 637
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$40,567$23,210#4 of 59
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$38,870$26,492#713 of 757
Health and Medical Administrative Services$37,379$35,796#212 of 496
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services$35,988—#32 of 104
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$32,846$18,294#130 of 1025

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Northwood Technical College gerontology graduates make?

Graduates earn $38,916 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Is gerontology at Northwood Technical College worth it?

Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for gerontology ($48,636), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,250.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.