Northwood Technical College Outcomes

Northwood Technical College has 30 programs with reported graduate earnings. The highest is Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (certificate), where graduates earn a median $76,005 four years after finishing, against $68,390 for the same field nationally.

Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

58%

Graduation rate

First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time

67%

First-year retention

Students who return for a second year

Median earnings

$48,396

Former students who received federal aid

Quick facts

Avg. net price: $18,550
Graduation: 58%
Students: 2,149

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Northwood Technical College graduate earnings by major

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025

Median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, one and four years after finishing, and the median federal loan debt they borrowed at Northwood Technical College. The field median is the middle value for the same field and credential across every college that reports it. 27 more programs have too few graduates for earnings to be published.

Largest program: Precision Metal Working; 471 graduates · $54,941 median earnings
Above the national median: 16 of 30 programs; Graduate earnings compared with the same field and credential at other colleges
Lowest debt for the pay: Precision Metal Working; Median debt is 10% of a year's earnings

Highest-earning programs

Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (certificate): $76,005; Field median $68,390
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (associate): $73,503; Field median $79,943
Agricultural Mechanization (certificate): $71,175; Field median $65,881
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (certificate): $69,787; Field median $49,588
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (certificate): $65,341; Field median $56,695
Precision Metal Working (certificate): $54,941; Field median $49,100
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (associate): $52,683; Field median $48,195
Business Administration, Management and Operations (associate): $52,003; Field median $49,323

Median earnings four years after finishing, or one year where four is not reported.

Associate programs

Associate programs: graduates, median earnings 1 and 4 years after finishing, national median earnings for the field, and median federal debt
Program	Graduates	Earnings 1 yr	Earnings 4 yr	Field median	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	61	$69,731	$73,503	$79,9438% below	$15,500
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	15	$52,683	N/A	$48,1959% above	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations	25	$39,891	$52,003	$49,3235% above	$14,500
Accounting and Related Services	24	$46,183	$46,308	$49,1386% below	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections	17	N/A	$44,992	$47,3065% below	N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	29	$40,777	$41,762	$40,3074% above	$13,750
Health and Medical Administrative Services	5	$42,298	$41,415	$41,4450% above	N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	14	$38,659	$40,716	$46,24612% below	N/A
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians	18	$40,588	N/A	$38,6085% above	$8,524
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	Not available	N/A	$39,229	$34,75013% above	N/A
Gerontology	1	N/A	$39,217	$39,2170% above	N/A
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	8	N/A	$31,016	$37,38317% below	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	30	$29,310	N/A	$31,6988% below	N/A

Certificate programs

Certificate programs: graduates, median earnings 1 and 4 years after finishing, national median earnings for the field, and median federal debt
Program	Graduates	Earnings 1 yr	Earnings 4 yr	Field median	Median debt
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	16	$70,896	$76,005	$68,39011% above	N/A
Agricultural Mechanization	2	N/A	$71,175	$65,8818% above	N/A
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	45	$52,158	$69,787	$49,58841% above	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	64	$57,016	$65,341	$56,69515% above	N/A
Precision Metal Working	471	$50,067	$54,941	$49,10012% above	$5,500
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	55	$39,757	$47,169	$50,5937% below	$5,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	7	N/A	$46,727	$36,74827% above	N/A
Accounting and Related Services	104	$44,195	$45,947	$45,4031% above	$11,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	15	$38,936	$41,582	$36,77613% above	$5,500
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	38	N/A	$40,567	$31,75828% above	$8,077
Gerontology	36	N/A	$38,916	$45,37814% below	$10,575
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	320	$33,990	$38,870	$56,82132% below	$5,250
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	30	$37,675	N/A	$38,3222% below	$9,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services	69	$39,263	$37,379	$38,7143% below	$9,000
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	40	$38,523	$35,988	$36,5952% below	$11,500
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	44	$28,255	$32,846	$25,01231% above	$5,500
Teaching Assistants/Aides	96	$28,957	N/A	$27,2116% above	$5,500

Career paths from this college

Careers linked to the programs Northwood Technical College reports, highest national median pay first. Pay and outlook are BLS figures for the whole occupation, not for this college's graduates.

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Bright outlook
Healthcare practitioners
Nurse Anesthetists
Median pay
$236,590
Outlook
Much faster than average
Master's degree
Via Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
Management
Chief Executives
Median pay
$213,990
Outlook
As fast as average
Bachelor's degree
Via Business Administration, Management and Operations, Finance and Financial Management Services
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
Management
Chief Sustainability Officers
Median pay
$213,990
Outlook
As fast as average
Bachelor's degree
Via Business Administration, Management and Operations, Finance and Financial Management Services
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Active Listening
Bright outlook
Management
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Median pay
$175,140
Outlook
Much faster than average
Bachelor's degree
Via Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management and 1 more
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
Bright outlook
Management
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median pay
$171,270
Outlook
Faster than average
Bachelor's degree
Via Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
Bright outlook
Management
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Median pay
$171,270
Outlook
Faster than average
Bachelor's degree
Via Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making