Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, also referred to as NWTC, was established in 1913 to standardize the education of working young adults. It joined the Wisconsin Technical College System in 1968 and was renamed Northeast Wisconsin Technical Institute. In the late 1980s, the college adopted its present name. Apart from the Green Bay campus, NWTC also has campuses in Sturgeon Bay and Marinette, and learning centers in Crivitz, Luxemburg, Shawano, Florence, and Oconto Falls.

NWTC has more than 90 degrees, apprenticeships, and technical diplomas as well as 81 certificate programs. Some of the academic departments of the college are business management, computer support technician, electrical engineering technology, and marketing and graphic communications. The scholarship programs offered by NWTC are NWTC Foundation Scholarship, Linus M.Stoll Scholarship, Tim Howard Memorial Scholarship, and many more.

There are a wide variety of student organizations at NWTC. Some of these are the Asian American Student Association, Ballroom Dance Club, Clinical Lab Technicians, Phi Theta Kappa, Business Professionals of America, and Hispanic American Student Association.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

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.
• 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 8,258 in 2009-2010 (5,589 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 52% of the student body. About 17% 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)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (10 awarded)

• Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (289 awarded)

• Accounting
• Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
• Business Administration and Management
• Credit Management
• Finance
• Logistics and Materials Management
• Marketing
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Operations Management and Supervision
• Retailing and Retail Operations
• Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations
• Transportation/Transportation Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (54 awarded)

• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
• Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (57 awarded)

• Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
• Electrician
• Lineworker

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (38 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (110 awarded)

• Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
• Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
• Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
• Quality Control Technology/Technician
• Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
• Surveying Technology/Surveying

HOSPITALITY (14 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (13 awarded)

• Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LAW (31 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (4 awarded)

• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (70 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
• Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
• Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking

MEDIA (41 awarded)

• Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
• Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (59 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
• Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (157 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (1,235 awarded)

• 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 (37 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (106 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (127 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
• Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (15 awarded)

• Physical Therapist Assistant