Northcentral Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small suburb.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine and production trades.
• High faculty salary.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.

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.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 3,803 in 2009-2010 (2,519 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 49% of the student body. About 19% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Northcentral Technical College provides on-campus housing for 60 of its 2,519 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

• Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (71 awarded)

• Accounting
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management
• General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (28 awarded)

• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (29 awarded)

• Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
• Electrician
• Metal Building Assembly/Assembler
• Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (16 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (54 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 (30 awarded)

• General Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
• Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (38 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 (7 awarded)

• Graphic Communications

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (10 awarded)

• Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (151 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• 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 (735 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 (15 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (68 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Tool and Die Technology/Technician
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (35 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (20 awarded)

• Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions