Health Professions at Northwood Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, take a look at what Northwood Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwood Technical College is located in Rice Lake, WI.
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Online Class Availability at Northwood Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Northwood Technical College. Of 2,940 students, 526 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,513 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Northwood Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Northwood Technical College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #3 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #16 of 52 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #61 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #68 of 465 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #494 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #590 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Northwood Technical College
Students who complete Northwood Technical College’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,131 |
| 2 years | $36,838 |
| 3 years | $33,961 |
| 4 years | $43,823 |
| 5 years | $56,665 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Northwood Technical College earn a median of $43,823, compared with $40,449 for all Northwood Technical College graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Northwood Technical College comes in at $12,231.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Northwood Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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