Northwood Technical College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,149
students enrolled
2,003
degrees and certificates a year
56%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$8,989
average net price a year
Tuition $4,524 in state, $6,583 out of state
$42,439
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$43,406
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 33% | 661 |
| Precision production | 22% | 441 |
| Business & management | 12% | 245 |
| Mechanic & repair trades | 6% | 115 |
| Education | 4% | 86 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 2 | 2 |
The job market around Northwood Technical College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Barron County, where the college is.
4
open professional jobs
3
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
2.8%
unemployment in Barron County
2026-09 · unchanged from a year earlier
$64,619
median household income
Barron County
32%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.7% unemployment among them
Hiring most: Davita (1), Johnson Bank (1), MileHigh Adjusters Houston (1), Quanex (1).
What they hire for: Administration (1), Data & Analytics (1). Administration jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board.
- Barron County Job CenterRice Lake · Mon - Fri 8am-4pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Wisconsin
- Mid-State Technical CollegeWisconsin Rapids · 2,288 students
- Lakeshore Technical CollegeCleveland · 1,886 students
- Moraine Park Technical CollegeFond du Lac · 2,464 students
- Blackhawk Technical CollegeJanesville · 2,488 students
- Southwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeFennimore · 1,313 students
- Western Technical CollegeLa Crosse · 3,183 students
Common questions
- How big is Northwood Technical College?
- Northwood Technical College enrolls about 2,149 students and is a public 2-year institution in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. It awards about 2,003 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Northwood Technical College?
- 56% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Northwood Technical College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,439 six years after entry and $43,406 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Northwood Technical College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Northwood Technical College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Northwood Technical College?
- 4 open professional jobs are listed in Barron County, 3 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Davita has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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