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Impressive Facts 

Did you know that NWTC is among the top two-year colleges in the United States?

NWTC is the right choice for…

Career options

  • More than 102 associate degrees, technical diplomas, and apprenticeships plus 84 certificates
  • Degree transfer agreements with 28 colleges and universities, covering 57 programs–including all associate degrees
  • 98% of 2011 graduates are satisfied or very satisfied with their NWTC education

Impact

  • 2,621 graduates in 2010-2011--more than all other Green Bay area colleges combined.
  • 41,500 learners per year.
  • Ranked as one of America’s 20 fastest-growing large colleges in 2003, 2004, and 2006 (Sources: Community College Week and U.S. Dept. of Education)
  • Ranked in top 10 percent of U.S. colleges for promoting student success, retention and graduation (Source: Aspen Institute)

The economy

  • NWTC served 1,084 businesses in 2010-2011 with training for 20,083 employees.
  • Median salary of $36,085 for 2011 associate degree graduates working in their field 
  • 95 percent of 2011 graduates work in Wisconsin; 73 percent work in NWTC's district.

National Leadership

Out of 5,000 institutions nationwide that award associate degrees, NWTC ranks:

  • 28th in Communication Technologies/Technicians and Related Support Services
    (NWTC is also the top 2-year college in Wisconsin in this category)
  • 35th in Precision Production
    (NWTC is also 1st in Wisconsin)
  • 47th in Agriculture, Agriculture Operations & Related Sciences
    (NWTC is 1st in Wisconsin)

(Source: U.S. Department of Education Data published in Community College Week)