What Is It Known For?
Northwood Technical College has been shaping skilled workers in Wisconsin for over a century. The school’s story started in 1912 when Superior opened the Industrial, Commercial, Continuing Evening School, one of Wisconsin’s earliest technical schools. After several name changes through the decades, the institution became Northwood Technical College in 2021.
Today, Northwood Tech serves northwest Wisconsin through multiple campus locations. The college reaches about one in 16 people across the community each year. Students can access career-ready programs, business training options, and personal enrichment courses. Northwood Tech also participates in the NWECS distance learning network, connecting it to other educational institutions throughout northern Wisconsin.
Degrees & Certifications
Students at Northwood Tech can pursue associate degrees, technical diplomas, and short-term certificates. The college also offers continuing education classes and specialized business training programs.
Some of the programs you will find here include:
- Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- Business Management
- Finance
- Health Sciences
- Manufacturing
- Architecture and Construction,
- And More!.
Class Schedules
Northwood Tech provides flexible learning formats to fit different schedules. Students can attend classes online through live internet sessions, come to campus for in-person instruction, or watch recorded lectures when convenient. Some programs combine online and on-site learning, while others offer work-based learning experiences at actual job sites. The Flex option allows students to progress through coursework at their own speed in a workshop setting.
Many courses are fully online with deadlines but no fixed meeting times, giving students control over when they complete assignments.
Is It a Good School?
Yes. Northwood Technical College holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, which the U.S. Department of Education recognizes as an institutional accreditation agency.
Acceptance Rate
Northwood Tech maintains a 100% acceptance rate.
How Much Does Tuition Cost?
Tuition at Northwood Tech varies by residency. Wisconsin and Minnesota residents pay $164.20 per credit, while out-of-state students pay $238.95 per credit. Michigan residents from Gogebic County qualify for reciprocity rates of $169.20 per credit.
Total program costs range from $617 to $2,466 based on credit requirements. When including books, supplies, housing, food, and transportation, annual expenses can reach $11,980. These estimates cover a nine-month academic year and exclude summer courses.
Students can use the Department of Education Net Price Calculator for personalized cost planning.
Programs & Courses
Business
- Accounting
- Business Administration Specialist
- Financial Services
- Human Resource Management
Criminal Justice & Law
- Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
Healthcare
- Advanced EMT
- Nursing - Associate Degree
- Dental Assistant
- Health Information Technology
- Medical Administrative Professional
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Billing & Medical Coding Specialist
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Nursing Assistant
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Paramedic Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy
- Surgical Technology
- Veterinary Technician
Professional Services
- Cosmetology
Skilled Trades
- Advanced Marine Repair Technician
- Architectural Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
- Automotive Technician
- Carpentry
- Truck Driving - CDL A
- CNC Technician
- Construction and Cabinetmaking
- Diesel Equipment Technician
- Electrical Construction Apprentice
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning / Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
- Marine Repair Technician
- Mechatronics
- Plumbing
- Refrigeration Essentials
- Welding
Technology
- Drafting Technician
- IT - Cybersecurity Specialist
- IT - Web and Software Developer
Campus Locations
Rice Lake 1900 College Drive Rice Lake, WI 54868