Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake, Wisconsin · Public · 2,149 undergraduates
Of 28 programs with reported earnings, 24 leave graduates out-earning a typical Wisconsin high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 34 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,515 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,601 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,154 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,957 |
| $110k and up | $14,726 |
| All families (average) | $8,989 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,941 | +$17,370 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,379 | -$192 | falls short | $8,000 | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,947 | +$8,376 | clears the bar | $9,917 | 1.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $73,503 | +$35,932 | clears the bar | $9,167 | 0.3 yrs |
| Gerontology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,916 | +$1,345 | clears the bar | $8,250 | 6.1 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $65,341 | +$27,770 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $69,787 | +$32,216 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,567 | +$2,996 | clears the bar | $10,750 | 3.6 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,169 | +$9,598 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,846 | -$4,725 | falls short | $5,500 | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,988 | -$1,583 | falls short | $12,359 | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $41,415 | +$3,844 | clears the bar | $14,271 | 3.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $46,308 | +$8,737 | clears the bar | $10,003 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $52,003 | +$14,432 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $41,762 | +$4,191 | clears the bar | $9,819 | 2.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 28 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 56% 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.