Nicolet Area Technical College
Rhinelander, Wisconsin · Public · 663 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Wisconsin high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 42 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,066 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,410 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,060 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,297 |
| All families (average) | $8,255 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,492 | +$16,921 | clears the bar | $7,125 | 0.4 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $40,783 | +$3,212 | clears the bar | $8,500 | 2.6 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,660 | +$16,089 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,012 | +$12,441 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,320 | +$8,749 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $64,177 | +$26,606 | clears the bar | $11,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,767 | +$14,196 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $51,790 | +$14,219 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,402 | -$169 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,509 | +$2,938 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 44% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.