by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Northwood Technical College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
At Northwood Technical College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 4,050 undergraduate (4,050 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at Northwood Technical College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,025 |
| Precision Metal Working. | 471 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 320 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | 128 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. | 96 |
These majors at Northwood Technical College report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | $64,326 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $57,203 |
| Precision Metal Working. | $40,582 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $31,483 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $31,134 |
Browse every major at Northwood Technical College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,025 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
320 | $20,810 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. · Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. · Medical Reception/Receptionist. · Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. · Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. · Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. |
74 | $25,549 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). |
64 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
61 | $57,203 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. · Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician. |
59 | $20,951 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. · Occupational Therapist Assistant. |
29 | $31,483 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. · Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. |
471 | $40,582 |
| Woodworking. ↳ Cabinetmaking and Millwork. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. · Accounting. |
128 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation. · Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry. · Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. · General Office Occupations and Clerical Services. |
48 | $27,659 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Office Management and Supervision. · Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. |
35 | $31,134 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Banking and Financial Support Services. · Finance, General. |
24 | NA |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management and Services, Other. · Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
21 | NA |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. ↳ Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations. |
21 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. ↳ Teacher Assistant/Aide. |
96 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
30 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician. · Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician. |
55 | $27,547 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
45 | NA |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. · Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
16 | $64,326 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Network and System Administration/Administrator. · Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · Computer Support Specialist. |
51 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. · Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation. ↳ Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. · Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation. |
58 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
33 | NA |
| Agricultural Production Operations. ↳ Crop Production. · Agricultural Production Operations, General. · Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production. |
10 | NA |
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. |
3 | NA |
| Agricultural Mechanization. ↳ Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. |
44 | $20,032 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
33 | NA |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. ↳ Plumbing Technology/Plumber. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician. · Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. |
28 | NA |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 6 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
38 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Gerontology. | 37 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. · Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
27 | $29,017 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
10 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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