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Northcentral Technical College, also referred to as NTC, is located in Wausau, Wisconsin, United States. NTC was established in the year 1912 and was originally known as the Wausau Industrial School. It was christened Northcentral Technical College in the year 1988. NTC is among 16 schools under the Wisconsin Technical College System. Students are offered associate degrees and certificate programs in various areas of study including nursing, accounting, and business management. The college also offers online courses for the benefit of the outstation students.
Northcentral Technical College supports more than 30 student clubs and organizations. Among these are the Student Support Specialist Club, Multicultural Student Club, Delta Epsilon Chi, Association of Information Technology Professionals, and Student Nurses Association.
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Campus Location1000 Campus Dr
Wausau, WI 54401-1899
USA
Main Tel: (715) 675-3331
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 547 | 6 | | Associate | 456 | 29 | | 1-2 year certificate | 252 | 14 | | 2-4 year degree | 47 | 11 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 3,729 in 2007-2008 (2,253 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,186 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,190 | | Room and board | $ 4,340 | | Books and supplies | $ 878 | | Other | $ 2,803 |
Financial Aid: Northcentral Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsNorthcentral Technical College provides on-campus housing for 60 of its 2,253 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) - Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (73 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (31 awarded) - Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (44 awarded) - Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
- Electrician
- Metal Building Assembly/Assembler
- Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (11 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (69 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician
- Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
LIBERAL ARTS (22 awarded) - Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (41 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
- Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies
MEDIA (17 awarded) MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded) - Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (117 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (704 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (25 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (52 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (51 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (28 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
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