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WHY CHOOSE NORTHWOOD TECH?

Learn what makes Northwood Tech stand out

Navigating the college application process can be confusing and intimidating – especially if you haven't been in school in a while or are a first-time college student. Demystify the process here. 

Get admitted.

Northwood Tech has a simple three-step admissions process you can complete in one visit.

Preparation is key. You'll want to take the time to research your career area of choice, what program is the best fit for you and gather all of your documents. If you need to take the ACCUPLACER placement assessment, you'll also want to make sure you brush-up on the skills you'll need to do well. Online resources and the Academic Support Center instructors are available to help you with that. In your final step, the counselor will meet with you to walk through your goals and help you foresee and overcome any obstacles to your success. 

Bottom line - Northwood Tech is here to help you experience success, every step of the way.

Earn credits for what you already know.

Get the one-on-one support you need.

Top-ranked education at an affordable price.

Start at Northwood Tech. 

Save up to half the cost on tuition compared to a 4-year education.

Support for Your Success 

Support for success, Friendly atmosphere

Northwood Tech wants you to succeed. After making the transfer from a large university to Northwood Tech or watching stereotypical college life on TV, students are often surprised by how much effort instructors and staff make to get to know them and take into account their individual needs. At Northwood Tech, you won't find a lecture hall of 300, or even 100, students. It simply doesn't exist. Class sizes are small, so you won't be forgotten.

Students here come from all walks of life, from someone straight out of high school, to those switching careers later in life. You'll find a friendly, accepting atmosphere, where students learn from instructors and each other through their varying viewpoints and experience that make classroom discussions richer and more fulfilling.

 

92%

of graduates are employed within six months of graduating

$43,258

average annual starting salary for two-year technical diploma graduates

$45,330

average annual starting salary for associate degree graduates

Ranked in Top 150 community colleges nationwide by Aspen Institute 

Get yourself ready, so you can enter college with confidence. Here are some things you'll need to think about before taking the plunge.

Preparing for College

Get a feel for our campus culture, newly renovated spaces, faculty and staff. Find out if Northwood Tech is the right place for you. 

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If you are a veteran or a child or spouse of a veteran, Northwood Tech will help you navigate the college experience each step of the way.

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SKILLS FOR LIFE

Advance your life or career

BUSINESS TRAINING

Get customized training and more

You have goals to start a new career, update your skills or learn a new hobby. Northwood Tech offers the classes you need at convenient times and locations to fit your lifestyle. 

Convenient experiences to enhance your life and career

Northwood Tech believes that education is a lifelong journey of learning and discovery. Continuing education courses are a great way to expose yourself to a variety of interesting subjects. 

  • Life and Leisure - Take fun and exciting classes to enhance your hobbies, skills and life.
  • Professional Development - Obtain or renew a certification or licensure and take other professional development classes.
  • Customized Business Training - Receive training developed for your employees and business goals.

 

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Learn from local experts

Convenient class times and locations 

Customized training for businesses and their employees

Hundreds of classes to choose from

Northwood Tech is first in training solutions for your business.

Flexible. Convenient. Customized. 

Maximize your potential with Northwood Tech's workforce education and training resources. 

Business and industry services include:

  • Customized training and services
  • Business consultations tailored to your needs
  • Professional development seminars, conferences, certifications and licensures
  • Full service conference center facilities for you team meeting, retreat or staff event
  • Specialized equipment and technology
  • Resources and partnerships
  • Flexible learning options

Customized Business Training

 

Learn from local experts

On-site training available at your business

Customized training specific to your needs

95%

of employers say Northwood Tech is important to the overall success of their business

ENHANCE YOUR LIFE and YOUR CAREER

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Professional Development

Develop or advance your skills to support your professional goals. Classes in business, health, human services, safety, trades and industry are available in a range of skill levels. 

 

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Professional Development Classes

Many careers in today's workforce require short-term training. Northwood Tech offers a variety of specialized training so you can obtain or renew your certification or licensure. 

 

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Public Safety & Emergency Services

Northwood Tech offers a full range of specialized training in emergency medical services, fire services and law enforcement. These courses and in-services will let you focus on a specific set of skills required to enhance your ability to do you job. 

 

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Driver Training

Northwood Tech is dedicated to improving the safety on Wisconsin's roadways. Whether you're a new driver, motorcycle enthusiast or wishing to examine your driving behavior, Northwood Tech is certified by the Department of Transportation to provide traffic safety programs. 

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Life & Leisure

Life & Leisure classes promote lifelong learning for personal enrichment. You'll discover a variety of classes in art, computers & technology, DIY, healthy living, home & leisure, safety & EMS and lifelong learning. 

 

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Life & Leisure Classes

Discover new hobbies and pursue a topic you've always wanted to explore. Find classes in art, cooking, health and more. 

 

Conferences and Events

Attend training, seminars or workshops of all various types.

 

Taking a class at Northwood Tech has never been easier. Search for a continuing education class that aligns with your interest, schedule and budget. 

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Customized Business Training and Consulting

Get customized solutions designed for you and your business. Northwood Tech will work with you to develop a training plan that meets your needs. Whether you need onsite training, online courses or Northwood Tech's facilities, Northwood Tech will help you promote success internally and improve your bottom line. 

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Continuing Education Course Catalog

Inside you will find a variety of informative and exciting Professional Development and Life & Leisure courses, designed to enhance your learning experience. We are pleased to continue to provide these learning opportunities for you! Courses are offered in a variety of instructional formats, including:

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4 CAMPUSES

Learn what it's like to attend Northwood Tech.

CLOSE TO HOME

Find the right campus for you

Northwood Tech is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and personalized instruction. Outside of studies, there are a variety of clubs, organizations and student activities.

The Northwood Tech Experience

Northwood Tech is a diverse community of students who all have one thing in common: they all aspire to make a better future for themselves and/or their loved ones. 

At Northwood Tech, you won't just be a number lost among the many faces of a lecture hall; you'll be in solidarity with your fellow classmates who are here to forge a better future and the instructors and staff who want to help make that happen for you. 

You'll develop lifelong connections with students, staff and instructors who care about your success and will help to steer you in the direction of your goals. 

Northwood Tech has four campuses and three outreach centers throughout Northwest Wisconsin. With seven convenient locations, you're sure to find a Northwood Tech campus for you. 

A Campus Near You

You can attend Northwood Tech close to home or choose from one of Northwood Tech's other campuses, if your goal is to move farther away. 

Student housing options are available off-site near Northwood Tech's Ashland, Rice Lake and Superior campuses, if you're seeking a traditional college experience.

Each campus varies geographically from waterfalls, rivers or lakes and rural life to nearby urban life. Whatever experience you're seeking, Northwood Tech has a campus for you. 

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EXPLORE our CAMPUSES

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Ashland

2100 Beaser Ave. Ashland, WI 54806

The Ashland campus is located in a charming community, rich in arts and nature along the shores of Lake Superior and immersed among some of Wisconsin's most breathtaking scenery. The campus is centrally located to many area recreational attractions including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, thousands of acres of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, countless pristine inland lakes, waterfalls and miles of rivers and streams. Ashland is a recreational playground for hunters, anglers, boaters, skiers, snowmobilers, hikers, kayakers, campers and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. 

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New Richmond

1019 S. Knowles Ave. New Richmond, WI 54017

The New Richmond campus offers an abundance of recreational and cultural activities. The campus is situated in the beautiful St. Croix Valley and only a 40-minute drive to the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. Sprinkled with parks and nature retreats throughout the city, New Richmond lives up to its slogan “The City Beautiful”.

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Rice Lake

1900 College Drive Rice Lake, WI 54868

Found directly in Northwood Tech Rice Lake campus backyard is the Cedar Side Walking Trail, which follows the Red Cedar River for 3.5 miles where eagles, deer and other wildlife visit regularly. The largest city in the county, Rice Lake has a small-town feel with the big-city benefits of commerce, manufacturing, health and education. This Wisconsin Northwoods area has something for everyone–great fishing, hiking, biking and ATVing, as well as shopping, dining, live theatre and more.

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Superior

600 N. 21st St. Superior, WI 54880

Originally founded in 1912, the Superior campus is the first Northwood Tech campus. Superior is nestled on the western tip of the Great Lake Superior and is known for not only its access to the largest freshwater lake in the world, but for its historical roots, roaring waterfalls and colorful events.

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Hayward Outreach Center

15618 Windrose Lane, Suite 106
Hayward, WI 54843

Conveniently located near downtown Hayward, you’ll be able to get a start on select programs and classes and have access to Northwood Tech services while staying close to home.

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Balsam Lake Outreach Center

400 Polk County Plaza
Balsam Lake, WI 54810

Northwood Tech's newest outreach center provides education to Polk County and surrounding areas. 

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Ladysmith Outreach Center

1104 W. Lake Ave., Suite 1
Ladysmith, WI 54848

Discover the ways you can start your education close to home at the Ladysmith Outreach Center. You’ll be able to get a start on select programs and classes and have access to Northwood Tech services without the commute to campus.

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Health Education Center

505 Pine Ridge Drive
Shell Lake, WI 54871

The Shell Lake location provides health-related education to the Northwood Tech district. The center is geographically centered in the district for convenience.

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TOUR a CAMPUS

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Get a snapshot of life on campus. Experience hands-on learning and visit with instructors and students to get a real feel for your program of interest. Contact an admissions advisor at the campus of your choice to schedule a tour or classroom shadow. 

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WORLD-CLASS

Find out how you can get a world-class education.

HALF THE COST

Find out how you can pay for your degree

Northwood Tech offers a high-quality education ranked among the best two-year colleges in the nation at an affordable price. 

Value > Cost

When it comes to colleges, what you pay for isn't always what you get.

An education at Northwood Tech includes experienced instructors, hands-on education, small class sizes and graduates that get hired. Getting your education at Northwood Tech just adds up, and the students are proof that you don't have to go into debt to obtain a successful career.

Seventy-five percent of Northwood Tech students use some type of financial aid including grants, loans and work study. On top of that, Northwood Tech awarded over $250,000 in scholarships last year. 

 

95%

of graduates are employed within six months of graduating. 

$43,258

is the average annual starting salary for graduates. 

Students can save up to half the tuition cost of a four-year college. 

Northwood Tech awarded over $250,000 in scholarships last year. 

Northwood Tech offers a high-quality education ranked among the best two-year colleges in the nation, and it comes at an affordable price to boot! 

An Affordable Education

Northwood Tech offers a significantly lower cost per credit than the four-year college, but there are other ways you'll save money by attending Northwood Tech. 

Many employers require an associate degree/technical diploma and place a high emphasis on experience. Instead of spending unnecessary time and money pursuing a bachelor's degree, you could be in the field gaining valuable experience in the industry. 

For the careers that do require a bachelor's degree, Northwood Tech provides transfer agreements with many four-year colleges in the state. By starting at Northwood Tech and transferring, you can ultimately save nearly half the tuition.

95%

of graduates are employed within six months of graduating. 

$43,258

average annual starting salary for graduates. 

Save up to

1/2

the tuition cost of a four-year college

Northwood Tech awarded over $250,000 in scholarships for students last year. 

HOW MUCH will it COST?

Northwood Tech breaks down the cost of education so that there are no surprises. Education expenses are based on the cost of tuition, books, supplies, food, housing, transportation, personal and other miscellaneous expenses. Northwood Tech’s budgets are based on a nine-month school year and do not include costs for summer school expenses. For more information, please visit our Cost of Attendance page

Whether you are an in-state, out-of-state or an online student, see how Northwood Tech tuition and fees break down and what's included in the cost. 

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Financial Aid

Explore your options for grants, loans and more to help you pay for you college experience.

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Scholarships

Northwood Tech offers a variety of scholarships. It only takes a few minutes to apply for free money. 

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60+ CAREER AREAS

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92% OF GRADS HIRED

Where can a Northwood Tech education take you?

Whether you're starting out, advancing your skills or pursuing a passion, Northwood Tech will help you reach your goals and prepare you for success in the workforce. 

Create your passion with 100+ programs and certificates.

Northwood Tech offers a wide range of programs to choose from that are designed to get you hired upon graduation. 

Instructors bring years of on-the-job insight to the classroom. Instruction with real-life scenarios, hands-on assignments and small class sizes empowers Northwood Tech students and provides them with the skills that are sought after by employers.

92%

of Northwood Tech graduates are employed within six months of graduating.

 

39

of Northwood Tech’s programs and certificates are offered fully online and many more offer some online classes to make it easier than ever to get your degree.

Northwood Tech awarded over $250,000 in scholarships for students last year.

Save up to half in tuition costs compared to a four-year UW school. 

At Northwood Tech, learning is our passion and it shows. Ranked among the top two-year colleges in the nation, Northwood Tech's graduates gain the confidence and experience needed for success.

Where can a Northwood Tech education take you? 

Northwood Tech's students boast an impressive record of academic excellence. Devoted to excellence in teaching and learning, the Northwood Tech reputation provides many opportunities for students and alumni to network with community business leaders which leads to grads getting hired. 

Graduates enter the workforce with an advanced college perspective that is based on the latest theories, approaches and industry standards. 

See how the technical college careers are smart choice your dollar, your career and your future.

92%

of graduates are employed within six months of graduating. 

$43,258

average annual starting salary for graduates.

Graduates reported a 54% salary increase five years after graduation

73%

graduates employed in a job related to their training

CHOOSING a CAREER PROGRAM

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Need help deciding?

Use our career quiz to help you find a program that fits you. 

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Want to see all the options?

View all degrees, technical diplomas and certificates you have to choose from.

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Need something flexible?

Take programs and courses in the daytime, evening, online and more! 

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Let Northwood Tech help you pick the right program based on your interests, goals and needs. 

Want to dive deeper before choosing a career area? Discover how you can narrow down your choices. 

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From prepping for admission, to refining your resume and interview skills, Northwood Tech is here to support you and your goals from start to finish.

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Are you ready to experience success? Northwood Tech staff are standing by to support you in reaching your educational and career goals, so do it. Take the leap.