Nicolet Area Technical College
Location and Contact Information
Hwy G SouthRhinelander, WI 54501-0518
USA
Main Tel: (715) 365-4410
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Nicolet Area Technical College is a public, technical community college. The institution was established in 1967 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. It provides a comprehensive educational program in liberal arts studies, occupational education and community education. Several certificate programs are also provided in the fields of culinary arts, early childhood education, information technology and marketing, among others.
Nicolet College has an active student life. The campus is home to a number of recognized students clubs and organizations, including the Students Actively Gaining Ethnic Diversity, the Land Survey Club, the Nicolet Student Nurse Club and the Student Northwoods Association for the Education of Young Children.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Nicolet Area Technical College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeshore Technical College | Cleveland, WI | 2,786 |
| 2 | Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville, WI | 2,760 |
| 3 | University of Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha, NE | 3,194 |
| 4 | Northcentral Technical College | Wausau, WI | 3,803 |
| 5 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock, AR | 2,652 |
| 6 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | 2,431 |
| 7 | Hibbing Community College-A Technical and Community College | Hibbing, MN | 1,505 |
| 8 | Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac, WI | 8,168 |
| 9 | Oregon Health & Science University | Portland, OR | 2,424 |
| 10 | Medical College of Georgia | Augusta, GA | 2,443 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 273 | 16 |
| Associate | 121 | 15 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 104 | 10 |
| 2-4 year degree | 8 | 11 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 81 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,230 in 2009-2010 (903 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 50% of the student body. About 20% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Barbering/Barber
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
- Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
- Graphic Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
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