Mental & Social Health Services at Northwood Technical College
If you are interested in studying Mental & Social Health Services, you may want to check out the program at Northwood Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwood Technical College is in Rice Lake, WI.
During the most recent reporting year, 59 mental & social health services degrees were granted at Northwood Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwood Technical College
Many students take online classes at Northwood Technical College. Among 2,940 students, 526 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,513 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Northwood Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Northwood Technical College’s Mental & Social Health Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #1 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #3 of 17 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 81 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #122 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #157 of 530 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Northwood Technical College
Students who complete Northwood Technical College’s Mental & Social Health Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,951 |
| 4 years | $38,435 |
| 5 years | $38,710 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Northwood Technical College report median earnings of $38,435, compared with $40,449 for all Northwood Technical College graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Northwood Technical College is $11,259.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Northwood Technical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Northwood Technical College are 81% women (48) and 19% men (11).
Mental & Social Health Services Associate’s Program at Northwood Technical College
Of the 29 associate’s mental & social health services graduates at Northwood Technical College, 83% were women (24) and 17% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Northwood Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Northwood Technical College, below the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at Northwood Technical College
This Mental & Social Health Services program at Northwood Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 30 |
| Mental Health Services Technician | 29 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Mental & Social Health Services program at Northwood Technical College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Mental & Social Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.