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Nicolet Area Technical College
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Annual Tuition
$4,724
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
N/A
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
47.6%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$38,643
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Nicolet Area Technical College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Rhinelander, WI. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,724, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 47.6% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$9,448
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.1 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$8,643
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$76,982
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$163,412
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 48%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Nicolet Area Technical College is $7,837.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$4,724
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
48.3%
Success
47.6%
In-State Cost
$4,724
Age 25+ Students
32.2%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 8
Working at 6yr
563 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.