What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Precision Metal Working, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Cosmetology, Carpenters, Plumbing, and Vehicle Maintenance. It also offers associate degrees in Culinary Arts and many other programs beyond these specific trades.

How much do graduates of the Precision Metal Working program typically earn?

Median earnings for Precision Metal Working graduates two years after completion are reported at $31,127.

How much do graduates of the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services program typically earn?

Median earnings for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services graduates two years after completion are reported at $27,397.

What is the school's completion rate?

The completion rate is reported at 54.1%. This figure is based on available data and should be scrutinized as it may not fully reflect transfers or other completions common in public community colleges.

Is Nicolet Area Technical College public or private?

It is a public school located in Rhinelander, WI.

How does student debt compare to annual costs?

The median student debt at completion is $7,837. This is lower than the typical annual net price of $8,255, meaning many students may finish with debt less than one year of net cost.

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Nicolet Area Technical College

Rhinelander, Wisconsin · public · mainly awards certificates · 663 students · WeldingMachining & CNCPlumbingCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentryCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr

$8,255

cheaper than 53% of comparable schools

Completion rate

54.1%

Median debt at completion

$7,837

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$38,643

earns ~$4,681.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Nicolet Area Technical College is a public school in Rhinelander, WI, that mainly awards certificates to students seeking hands-on trade training. With 663 students, it offers programs ranging from precision metal working to culinary arts and medical assisting. The data below comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $8,255. A median of $7,837 in student debt is reported for students who complete their training. Completion rates are listed at 54.1%, which is a standard metric that may undercount transfers from community colleges. Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $38,643.

Net price is 20% below the Wisconsin median ($10,303) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 1% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	$31,127
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$27,397
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
Carpenters	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Ground Transportation	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	associate degree	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Show all 38 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	$55,964
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	associate degree	$27,439
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Graphic Communications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Programming	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Software and Media Applications	associate degree	not reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	associate degree	not reported
Special Education and Teaching	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	associate degree	not reported
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General	associate degree	not reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	associate degree	not reported
Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	associate degree	not reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Design and Applied Arts	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Design and Applied Arts	associate degree	not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	associate degree	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	associate degree	not reported
Marketing	undergraduate certificate	not reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Precision Metal Working, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Cosmetology, Carpenters, Plumbing, and Vehicle Maintenance. It also offers associate degrees in Culinary Arts and many other programs beyond these specific trades.
How much do graduates of the Precision Metal Working program typically earn?: Median earnings for Precision Metal Working graduates two years after completion are reported at $31,127.
How much do graduates of the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services program typically earn?: Median earnings for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services graduates two years after completion are reported at $27,397.
What is the school's completion rate?: The completion rate is reported at 54.1%. This figure is based on available data and should be scrutinized as it may not fully reflect transfers or other completions common in public community colleges.
Is Nicolet Area Technical College public or private?: It is a public school located in Rhinelander, WI.
How does student debt compare to annual costs?: The median student debt at completion is $7,837. This is lower than the typical annual net price of $8,255, meaning many students may finish with debt less than one year of net cost.

Other options in Wisconsin

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Madison Area Technical College	Madison	$14,238	45.2%	$45,413
Blackhawk Technical College	Janesville	$9,330	43.2%	$41,620
Fox Valley Technical College	Appleton	$11,407	65.8%	$45,684
Gateway Technical College	Kenosha	$12,928	48.9%	$40,264
Mid-State Technical College	Wisconsin Rapids	$10,873	45.3%	$42,253
Milwaukee Area Technical College	Milwaukee	$9,112	33%	$41,113

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 239442. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.