What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Precision Metal Working, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Carpenters, Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, Ground Transportation, plus 54 more programs.

What do graduates of specific programs typically earn two years after completion?

Median earnings two years after completion are $34,603 for Precision Metal Working, $31,423 for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, $30,228 for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, and $17,859 for Cosmetology. The overall median earnings 10 years after entry for students are reported at $43,406.

How many students finish their programs?

The reported completion rate is 59.5%. This number reflects students who finish at this public school, noting that transfer-outs often reduce the reported rate without indicating failure.

How big is the student body and what is the school type?

Northwood Technical College is a public school with 2,149 students. Thirty point five percent of students receive Pell Grants.

Is this school affiliated with the government?

No, the school is independent. The data regarding costs and earnings comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

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Northwood Technical College

Rice Lake, Wisconsin · public · mainly awards certificates · 2,149 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACPlumbingCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentry

Avg net price / yr

$8,989

cheaper than 47% of comparable schools

Completion rate

59.5%

Median debt at completion

$8,250

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$43,406

earns ~$4,828.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Northwood Technical College is a public school in Rice Lake, WI, offering mainly certificates in trades like HVAC, plumbing, and metalworking. It serves adult students seeking practical skills with an average annual net price of $8,989.

What to know

The school reports a median student debt of $8,250 at completion, which is lower than the typical 10-year earnings median of $43,406. About 59.5% of students complete their programs, a figure that can be lower for community colleges due to transfer students not being counted in the official rate.

Net price is 13% below the Wisconsin median ($10,303) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 13% 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	$34,603
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$31,423
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	$30,228
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$17,859
Carpenters	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Ground Transportation	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	associate degree	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	associate degree	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Show all 49 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	$57,318
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	$50,930
Criminal Justice and Corrections	associate degree	$38,313
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	associate degree	$30,228
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	$29,685
Accounting and Related Services	associate degree	$27,874
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	$27,343
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	associate degree	$20,824
Agricultural Mechanization	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Agricultural Production Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Animal Sciences	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Computer and Information Sciences, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer and Information Sciences, General	associate degree	not reported
Computer Programming	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Programming	associate degree	not reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	associate degree	not reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	associate degree	not reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	associate degree	not reported
Teaching Assistants/Aides	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Engineering-Related Fields	associate degree	not reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	associate degree	not reported
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General	associate degree	not reported
Gerontology	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Gerontology	associate degree	not reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	associate degree	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Woodworking	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	associate degree	not reported
Mental and Social Health Services 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
Accounting and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Finance and Financial Management Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Finance and Financial Management Services	associate degree	not reported
Human Resources Management and Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Human Resources Management and Services	associate degree	not reported
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and 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, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Carpenters, Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, Ground Transportation, plus 54 more programs.
What do graduates of specific programs typically earn two years after completion?: Median earnings two years after completion are $34,603 for Precision Metal Working, $31,423 for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, $30,228 for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, and $17,859 for Cosmetology. The overall median earnings 10 years after entry for students are reported at $43,406.
How many students finish their programs?: The reported completion rate is 59.5%. This number reflects students who finish at this public school, noting that transfer-outs often reduce the reported rate without indicating failure.
How big is the student body and what is the school type?: Northwood Technical College is a public school with 2,149 students. Thirty point five percent of students receive Pell Grants.
Is this school affiliated with the government?: No, the school is independent. The data regarding costs and earnings comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

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 240198. 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.