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Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, WI
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Value
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,925
-16% vs average
Net Price / Year
$10,303
-49% vs average
Graduation Rate
N/A
Payback Period
0.9 years
Median Debt
$7,500
Student Body
3,257

Northcentral Technical College — Earnings vs Cost (vs National Average)

Northcentral Technical College at a Glance

Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is a public community college in Wausau, Wisconsin. It is a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System. The district of the college includes all of, or portions of, Marathon, Lincoln, Taylor, Price, Langlade, Menominee, Clark, Portage, Shawano and Waupaca counties. The main campus is located in Wausau. There are regional centers in Antigo, Medford, Merrill, Phillips, Spencer and Wittenberg.

Founded

1912

114 years old

Endowment

$44M

$43.9M (2009-2010)

Students

2,022

Faculty

150

Identity

Motto: Real life. Real learning.Athletics: TimberwolvesColors: Blue,SilverPresident: Dr. Jeannie Worden
Sources:Wikipedia

Is Northcentral Technical College Worth It?

There isn't enough publicly available data to calculate a definitive value score for Northcentral Technical College. This may be due to the institution's size, reporting gaps, or the specific programs offered.

The investment pays for itself in just 0.9 years — among the fastest payback periods of any college we track.

Median student debt of $7,500 is manageable at just 17% of first-year post-graduation earnings.

Best Programs at Northcentral Technical College

Program-level earnings data isn't available for Northcentral Technical College. When evaluating whether to attend, research outcomes for your specific major using the Department of Education's College Scorecard or ask the admissions office for placement rates.

As a general rule: STEM, nursing, accounting, and computer science programs tend to deliver the strongest ROI regardless of institution. Humanities and arts programs can still be worthwhile, but require more intentional career planning to achieve financial payoff.

Return on Investment

Estimated 4-Year Cost

$41,212

Based on $10,303/yr net price × 4 years

Earnings Premium

-16%

vs. national average of $53,787/yr

Payback Period

0.9 years

Time to recoup the total cost through higher earnings

10-Year Net Gain

$408,038

Median earnings over 10 years minus total cost of attendance

Quick Facts

Institution Type
public
Location
Wausau, WI
Student Body
3,257 students
Net Price (Annual)
$10,303
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,925
Median Student Debt
$7,500
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings are measured 10 years after enrollment. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal financial aid. Value scores are calculated using our methodology.