Northcentral Technical College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,384

1.5% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$10,829

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

6,116

18.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

27.9%

62 Graduates

About

Northcentral Technical College is a higher education institution located in Marathon County, WI. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Northcentral Technical College were Registered Nursing (92 degrees awarded), Dental Hygiene (36 degrees), and Psychiatric Services Technician (35 degrees).

In 2021, 2,435 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northcentral Technical College. 58.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,054 degrees), 15.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (129 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northcentral Technical College is $3,384, which is $−4,584 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Northcentral Technical College is $3,384, which is $−4,584 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,829.

In 2021, 32% of undergraduate students attending Northcentral Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,384

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Northcentral Technical College was $3,384. The cost of tuition at Northcentral Technical College is $−4,584 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northcentral Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,829

2021 Value

8.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Northcentral Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,829. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Northcentral Technical College grew by 8.17%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northcentral Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,942

Room and Board

$1,973

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northcentral Technical College was of $6,942 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.894% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,973. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 2.08% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northcentral Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

32% of undergraduate students at Northcentral Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 14.3% with respect to 2020, when 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northcentral Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northcentral Technical College was 2%, which represents 20 out of the 1000 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Northcentral Technical College had a total enrollment of 6,116 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Northcentral Technical College is 1,156 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,960. This means that 18.9% of students enrolled at Northcentral Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northcentral Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.7% White, 5.77% Asian, 4.55% Hispanic or Latino, 2.57% Two or More Races, 1.37% Black or African American, 1.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.114% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northcentral Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.9%), followed by White Male (34.4%) and Asian Female (3.11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

18.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northcentral Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,116 students. The full-time enrollment at Northcentral Technical College is 1,156 and the part-time enrollment is 4,960. This means that 18.9% of students enrolled at Northcentral Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northcentral Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northcentral Technical College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Northcentral Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northcentral Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
4,874 enrolled students
Asian
353 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
278 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northcentral Technical College is 79.7% White, 5.77% Asian, 4.55% Hispanic or Latino, 2.57% Two or More Races, 1.37% Black or African American, 1.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.114% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 413 more women than men received degrees from Northcentral Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northcentral Technical College is white (2,054 degrees awarded). There were 15.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (129 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Northcentral Technical College is Registered Nursing (92 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Hygiene (36 degrees) and Psychiatric Services Technician (35 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northcentral Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (216 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (225 degrees), and Agriculture (55 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northcentral Technical College are Other managers (74,285 people), Construction managers (43,649 people), Software developers (36,389 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,166 people), and Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (27,303 people).

The most specialized majors at Northcentral Technical College in 2021 are Precision Production (216 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (225 degrees), Agriculture (55 degrees), Communication Technologies (21 degrees), and Transportation (41 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northcentral Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Northcentral Technical College are Precision Production (216 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (225 degrees), Agriculture (55 degrees), Communication Technologies (21 degrees), and Transportation (41 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northcentral Technical College are Construction (113,231 people), Computer Systems Design (56,384 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (48,146 people), Elementary & secondary schools (43,799 people), and Air transportation (35,654 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northcentral Technical College.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
92 degree-majors awarded
Dental Hygiene
36 degree-majors awarded
Psychiatric Services Technician
35 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Northcentral Technical College was Registered Nursing with 92 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Northcentral Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,011

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,424

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,011 degrees were awarded to men at Northcentral Technical College, which is 0.71 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,424).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northcentral Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 143 degrees were awarded to men at Northcentral Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 5.3 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 298 degrees were awarded to men at Northcentral Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 6.08 times more than the 49 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 27% of students graduating from Northcentral Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Northcentral Technical College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,054 degrees awarded
Asian
129 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
71 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northcentral Technical College is white (2,054 degrees awarded). There were 15.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (129 degrees).

4.19% of degree recipients (102 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,213 degrees awarded
White Male
841 degrees awarded
Asian Female
66 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northcentral Technical College is white female (1,213 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (841 degrees).

Operations

Northcentral Technical College employs 143 Instructors. Most academics at Northcentral Technical College are Female Instructor (73), and Male Instructor (70).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northcentral Technical College are: Management, with 55 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 47 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 38 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.81M - Federal
$3.47M - State
$239 - Local

As of 2021, Northcentral Technical College received $1.81M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.47M from state grants and contracts, and $239 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$27.8M

2021 Salaries

1.85%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Northcentral Technical College paid a median of $27.8M in salaries, a 1.85% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.5M

Instructional Salaries

143

Number of Employees

In 2021, Northcentral Technical College paid a total of $10.5M to 143 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

143 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

55 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northcentral Technical College was Instructor with 143 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northcentral Technical College were Management with 55 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 47 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 38 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northcentral Technical College was Female Instructor with 73 employees, and Male Instructor with 70 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northcentral Technical College.