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Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, WI·Public·3,479 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,479 students.

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3,479
Students
$11,555
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$37,000
Earnings
10 yr
$5,250
Debt

About This School

Northcentral Technical College is a public institution located in Wausau, Wisconsin with approximately 3,479 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,555 per year. Typical graduates earn $37,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

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.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable, practical credential — median debt at graduation is just $5,250, which is refreshingly low and leaves you in a solid position financially. That said, median earnings of $37,000 ten years out are modest, so this school makes the most sense for students pursuing specific in-demand trades or technical fields in the region rather than chasing a big salary bump. If your program aligns with local employer needs in central Wisconsin, the low cost and manageable debt make this a smart, low-risk investment.

Founded
1912
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Health Professions35%
Business & Marketing17%
Computer Science5%
Education4%
Psychology2%
Engineering1%
Mathematics0%
Visual & Performing Arts0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,861
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,615
Avg Net Price
$11,555
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants17%
Median debt at graduation$5,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.0x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White80%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,479 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Northcentral Technical College

1000 Campus Dr

Wausau, WI 54401-1899

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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