Northcentral Technical College
Public in Wausau, WI. 27 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, Drafting/CAD, fire science, auto technician and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 26 | $62,983 | $11,625 | $132 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 9 | $53,236 | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 23 | $51,706 | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 156 | $50,390 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 99 | $47,314 | $12,800 | $145 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 28 | $37,251 | $9,945 | $113 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 60 | $33,801 | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 296 | $33,413 | $7,750 | $88 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 17 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 21 | not reported | $13,500 | $153 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technology (certificate): graduates earned $51,706 one year out, 13% above the national median for Drafting/CAD certificate programs ($45,869).
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $53,236 one year out, 4% above the national median for Drafting/CAD associate degree programs ($51,291).
- Precision Metal Working (certificate): graduates earned $50,390 one year out, 18% above the national median for welding certificate programs ($42,713).
- Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (associate degree): graduates earned $62,983 one year out, 3% below the national median for dental assisting associate degree programs ($65,056).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- State College of Beauty Culture (Wausau, WI), about 4 miles away
- University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (Stevens Point, WI), about 32 miles away
- Mid-State Technical College (Wisconsin Rapids, WI), about 42 miles away
- Nicolet Area Technical College (Rhinelander, WI), about 44 miles away
- College of Menominee Nation (Keshena, WI), about 51 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.