Located throughout scenic Northwest Wisconsin, Northwood Technical College offers a premier education to thousands of residents every year.
Choose from over 100 programs and certificates that are designed to get you hired upon graduation. As a student, Northwood Tech's hands-on assignments, small class sizes and affordable tuition will empower you and provide you with the skills that are desired by employers.
With four campuses to choose from, three outreach centers and a variety of scheduling options that accommodate your life, Northwood Tech will meet you wherever you are. Campuses are situated among picturesque national forests, waterfalls, lakes or rivers, and the city life of Eau Claire, Twin Cities or Duluth is within a two-hour driving distance from any campus. The region offers plenty to do all year round. From hiking and fishing to snowmobiling or skiing, the Northwest Wisconsin region has something for everyone.
- Nationally top-ranked college
- Designated Military Friendly® School for over six years
- Simple three-step admissions process that can be completed in one visit
- Academic support is available when you need it
Salary
$43258
average annual salary six months after graduation
Graduates
95%
of graduates are employed six months after graduation
Admissions Requirements
Start your admission to Northwood Technical College with a few simple steps. Contact the admissions representatives at the college with any questions and for assistance along the way.
Northwood Tech Application
Transcript
ACT
Accuplacer
ASSET
COMPASS or TABE
Some programs may have additional requirements
Workforce Solutions
Maximize your business potential with Northwood Tech's customized training and business services. We'll work with you to increase your competitive edge and to drive success in a changing world. Whether you require specific training or want to utilize our industry experts for technical assistance, you will be confident knowing that Northwood Tech delivers the skills you need.
Northwood Tech News
Yes, Wisconsin Loves Its Technical Colleges. And for Good Reason.
The following joint statement reflects the shared commitment of Wisconsin's 16 technical college presidents and the System Office to the institutions they lead and the communities they serve. Together, they champion the life-changing opportunities technical colleges provide for students and the essential role they play in Wisconsin's workforce and economy.
WTCS graduates earn high marks from employers, deliver strong workforce outcomes
Wisconsin employers continue to express overwhelming confidence in graduates of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), citing strong skills, workforce readiness and educational quality, according to the newly released 2026 WTCS Employer Satisfaction Report. Employers reported that 97% were satisfied with technical college graduates' education, 96% would hire a WTCS graduate again and 92% would recommend a technical college graduate to other employers. Additionally, 97% of employers said their local technical college is important to the overall success of their business.
Wisconsin apprentices gain new pathway to Associate degrees
The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week April 26-May 2, and this year has something extra special to announce. Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges will now review apprenticeship-related learning from all sources to count as credit for prior learning to fast-track some apprentices toward an Applied Associate degree.
