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Career Area: Associate of Arts and Science Degrees
Associate Degree
Program Number: 10-825-1
Approximately 2 Years to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.

Individualized Technical Studies Programs

The Individualized Technical Studies Associate Degree program offers learners the opportunity to obtain skills and knowledge offered at Northcentral Technical College, meet the needs of their career goals and meet the needs of business and industry. With the growth of employment opportunities in small to mid-sized firms, employees are taking on multiple tasks and roles that cut across traditional occupational categories. As jobs change and new occupations emerge, workers need skills and knowledge drawn from a variety of disciplines to be productive and successful in today’s workplace.

This specialized program of study combines the skills taught in two or more existing NTC programs and is designed in cooperation with an occupational mentor from the target industry. Learners achieve their career goals by acquiring skills and knowledge in an associate degree program tailored to their specific employment needs.