Cosmetology at Northwood Technical College
If you plan to study Cosmetology, consider the program at Northwood Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwood Technical College is in Rice Lake, WI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 44 cosmetology degrees were awarded at Northwood Technical College.
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Studying Online at Northwood Technical College
Many students take online classes at Northwood Technical College. Among 2,940 students, 526 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,513 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Cosmetology Rankings at Northwood Technical College
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Earnings for Cosmetology Graduates from Northwood Technical College
Students who complete Northwood Technical College’s Cosmetology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,032 |
| 2 years | $17,859 |
| 3 years | $22,493 |
| 4 years | $19,355 |
| 5 years | $27,307 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Cosmetology graduates from Northwood Technical College take home a median $19,355, compared with $40,449 for all Northwood Technical College graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Cosmetology graduates from Northwood Technical College is $5,500.
More Specific Cosmetology Concentrations at Northwood Technical College
The Cosmetology program at Northwood Technical College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology | 44 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Cosmetology Graduates
Students who finish Cosmetology program at Northwood Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Cosmetology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Personal Service Managers, All Other | $176,674 |
| Spa Managers | $143,396 |
| Fitness and Wellness Coordinators | $66,320 |
| Skincare Specialists | $60,954 |
| Barbers | $47,321 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $39,017 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | $36,599 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $31,083 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $29,229 |
| Shampooers | $26,903 |
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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