Is Northwood Technical College worth it?
Northwood Technical College is a public, two-year institution in Rice Lake, Wisconsin (small town). It awarded 2,025 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in welding technology, nursing assistant patient care assistant and accounting technology bookkeeping.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,758
Median earnings 4 years after
$49,705
Median earnings 10 years after
$43,406
Average net price
$8,989
Completion rate
56%
Completions (2024)
2,025
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,149
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $64,281 | $73,503 | 145 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $42,282 | $54,941 | 133 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $35,796 | $37,379 | 89 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $26,492 | $38,870 | 59 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $35,702 | $47,169 | 46 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $18,294 | $32,846 | 45 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $41,564 | $52,003 | 43 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $43,765 | $65,341 | 37 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $36,070 | $41,582 | 35 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $30,586 | $45,947 | 32 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $34,672 | $41,415 | 31 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate | $35,039 | $46,308 | 30 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $23,210 | $40,567 | 24 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $55,793 | $76,005 | 24 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $23,818 | $40,716 | 24 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 320 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate under 12 weeks | 264 |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 96 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 96 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 75 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 61 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 60 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate under 12 weeks | 60 |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 56 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 38 |
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Sources: federal figures for Northwood Technical College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Wisconsin. Counts under 10 are not published.
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