Nicolet Area Technical College
Rhinelander, WI · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$8,255Average net price / year
44%Graduation rate
$38,643Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$7,837Median debt at graduation
663Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $4,793
- Out-of-state tuition
- $7,066
- Total cost of attendance
- $14,072
- Books & supplies
- $1,466
- Average net price
- $8,255
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $6,066
- $30–48k
- $5,410
- $48–75k
- $10,060
- $75–110k
- $13,297
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- First-year retention
- 62%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $36,066
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $38,643
- Median debt (graduates)
- $7,837
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 32%
- Students with federal loans
- 18%
Programs: what graduates earn
10 of 52 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 21 | $53,660 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 109 | $20,526 | $7,125 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $40,509 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 18 | $36,348 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 11 | $37,402 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 15 | $51,767 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 14 | $46,320 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 26 | $65,071 | $11,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 70 | $40,783 | $8,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 14 | $51,790 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 663
- Part-time
- 83%
- Women / men
- 67% / 33%
- White
- 73%
- Hispanic
- 6%
- Black
- 1%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $60,957 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 51%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.nicoletcollege.edu
- Also known as
- Nicolet College
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 7% of degrees
- Personal & Culinary Services – 6% of degrees
- Education – 2% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 1% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 8% of degrees
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting – 3% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Nicolet Area Technical College cost?
The average net price after grants is $8,255 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $4,793 and the full cost of attendance is $14,072.
How much do Nicolet Area Technical College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $38,643 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
44% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.