Northcentral Technical College
Wausau, Wisconsin · Public · 3,257 undergraduates
Of 35 programs with reported earnings, 31 leave graduates out-earning a typical Wisconsin high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 75 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,216 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,243 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,470 |
| All families (average) | $10,303 |
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 | $42,038 | +$4,467 | clears the bar | $3,750 | 0.8 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,016 | +$1,445 | clears the bar | $8,283 | 5.7 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,792 | +$15,221 | clears the bar | $3,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,271 | +$4,700 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,626 | +$17,055 | clears the bar | $5,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,752 | +$13,181 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,404 | +$1,833 | clears the bar | $8,000 | 4.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $66,099 | +$28,528 | clears the bar | $8,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,602 | +$6,031 | clears the bar | $6,314 | 1 yr |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,436 | +$865 | clears the bar | $5,250 | 6.1 yrs |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $59,018 | +$21,447 | clears the bar | $7,228 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $47,392 | +$9,821 | clears the bar | $10,250 | 1 yr |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $62,126 | +$24,555 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,348 | +$18,777 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $67,938 | +$30,367 | clears the bar | $4,750 | 0.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 35 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 19% of students receive Pell grants · 45% 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.