Northcentral Technical College Rankings

Current edition: 2026-r2

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All 2026 placements

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All 2026 ranking placements for Northcentral Technical College
RankingScopePositionNumber rankedData tierLinks & badge
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting SchoolsState · Wisconsin#6 of 7 ranked schools in Wisconsin7Tier 1View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, Wisconsin

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Best Welding Technology SchoolsState · Wisconsin#10 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin15Tier 1View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, WisconsinReport an error: Best Welding Technology Schools, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for ManufacturingState · Wisconsin#9 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin15Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Visual & Performing ArtsState · Wisconsin#9 of 9 ranked schools in Wisconsin9Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Wisconsin

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Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist SchoolsState · Wisconsin#8 of 9 ranked schools in Wisconsin9Tier 1View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, Wisconsin

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Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder SchoolsState · Wisconsin#10 of 13 ranked schools in Wisconsin13Tier 1View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, WisconsinReport an error: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for EducationState · Wisconsin#5 of 14 ranked schools in Wisconsin14Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Education, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for TransportationState · Wisconsin#6 of 8 ranked schools in Wisconsin8Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, Wisconsin

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Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage SchoolsState · Wisconsin#3 of 8 ranked schools in Wisconsin8Tier 1View ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, Wisconsin

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Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary StudiesState · Wisconsin#6 of 9 ranked schools in Wisconsin9Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Wisconsin

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Best Colleges for Communications TechnologiesState · Wisconsin#3 of 3 ranked schools in Wisconsin3Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, Wisconsin

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Best Colleges for Family & Consumer SciencesState · Wisconsin#7 of 8 ranked schools in Wisconsin8Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Wisconsin

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Best Colleges for Social WorkState · Wisconsin#1 of 1 ranked schools in Wisconsin1Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, Wisconsin

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Best Colleges for Health SciencesState · Wisconsin#10 of 21 ranked schools in Wisconsin21Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Computer & ITState · Wisconsin#10 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin15Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Wisconsin
Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator SchoolsState · Wisconsin#5 of 7 ranked schools in Wisconsin7Tier 1View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, Wisconsin

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Best Plumbing Technology SchoolsState · Wisconsin#5 of 6 ranked schools in Wisconsin6Tier 1View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, Wisconsin

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Best Colleges for PsychologyState · Wisconsin#1 of 1 ranked schools in Wisconsin1Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Psychology, Wisconsin

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Best Colleges for Engineering TechState · Wisconsin#5 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin15Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Communications & MediaState · Wisconsin#1 of 3 ranked schools in Wisconsin3Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, Wisconsin

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Best Trade Colleges for Working StudentsState · Wisconsin#8 of 25 ranked schools in Wisconsin25Tier 1View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, WisconsinReport an error: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural ResourcesState · Wisconsin#8 of 12 ranked schools in Wisconsin12Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, Wisconsin
Best Diesel Mechanics Technology SchoolsState · Wisconsin#4 of 6 ranked schools in Wisconsin6Tier 1View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, Wisconsin

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Best Dental Hygienist SchoolsState · Wisconsin#1 of 7 ranked schools in Wisconsin7Tier 1View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, Wisconsin

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Best Colleges for Legal StudiesState · Wisconsin#8 of 8 ranked schools in Wisconsin8Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, Wisconsin

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Other rankings

Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.

Other current ranking positions for Northcentral Technical College
RankingScopePositionNumber rankedData tierLinks
Best Value Trade CollegesNational#583 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 64%912Tier 1View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National
Best Value Trade CollegesState · Wisconsin#15 of 16 ranked schools in Wisconsin16Tier 1View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Wisconsin
Most Diverse Trade CollegesNational#809 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 31%2634Tier 1View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National
Most Diverse Trade CollegesState · Wisconsin#11 of 33 ranked schools in Wisconsin33Tier 1View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Wisconsin
Best Trade CollegesNational#336 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 13%2672Tier 1View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National
Best Trade CollegesState · Wisconsin#13 of 33 ranked schools in Wisconsin33Tier 1View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural ResourcesNational#105 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 27%403Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National
Best Colleges for Communications & MediaNational#99 of 194 ranked schools nationwideTop 52%194Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, National
Best Colleges for Communications TechnologiesNational#92 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 39%242Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National
Best Colleges for Computer & ITNational#106 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 14%794Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National
Best Colleges for Personal & CulinaryNational#212 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 14%1593Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National
Best Colleges for Personal & CulinaryState · Wisconsin#12 of 30 ranked schools in Wisconsin30Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for EducationNational#33 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 8%463Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National
Best Colleges for Engineering TechNational#44 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 7%701Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National
Best Colleges for Family & Consumer SciencesNational#282 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 63%449Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National
Best Colleges for Legal StudiesNational#220 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 88%252Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National
Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary StudiesNational#174 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 65%271Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National
Best Colleges for PsychologyNational#174 of 199 ranked schools nationwideTop 88%199Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Psychology, National
Best Colleges for Security & Protective ServicesNational#136 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 22%641Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National
Best Colleges for Security & Protective ServicesState · Wisconsin#11 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin15Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Social WorkNational#186 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 84%222Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National
Best Colleges for ConstructionNational#223 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 38%596Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National
Best Colleges for ConstructionState · Wisconsin#12 of 14 ranked schools in Wisconsin14Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Automotive & RepairNational#241 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 27%897Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National
Best Colleges for Automotive & RepairState · Wisconsin#12 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin15Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for ManufacturingNational#95 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 13%750Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National
Best Colleges for TransportationNational#99 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 37%269Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National
Best Colleges for Visual & Performing ArtsNational#381 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 85%451Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National
Best Colleges for Health SciencesNational#97 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 7%1535Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National
Best Colleges for Business & FinanceNational#33 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 4%863Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National
Best Colleges for Business & FinanceState · Wisconsin#11 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin15Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Wisconsin
Best Automotive Mechanics Technology SchoolsNational#281 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 48%597Tier 1View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National
Best Automotive Mechanics Technology SchoolsState · Wisconsin#12 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin15Tier 1View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Wisconsin
Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator SchoolsNational#82 of 192 ranked schools nationwideTop 43%192Tier 1View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National
Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist SchoolsNational#61 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 39%158Tier 1View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist SchoolsNational#204 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 17%1217Tier 1View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist SchoolsState · Wisconsin#11 of 28 ranked schools in Wisconsin28Tier 1View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Wisconsin
Best Dental Hygienist SchoolsNational#34 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 19%179Tier 1View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National
Best Diesel Mechanics Technology SchoolsNational#112 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 49%231Tier 1View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting SchoolsNational#87 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 55%160Tier 1View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National
Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage SchoolsNational#94 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 39%242Tier 1View ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, National
Best Medical/Clinical Assistant SchoolsNational#404 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 53%769Tier 1View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National
Best Medical/Clinical Assistant SchoolsState · Wisconsin#16 of 16 ranked schools in Wisconsin16Tier 1View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Wisconsin
Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder SchoolsNational#75 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 34%225Tier 1View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National
Best Plumbing Technology SchoolsNational#31 of 104 ranked schools nationwideTop 30%104Tier 1View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, National
Best Welding Technology SchoolsNational#196 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 27%730Tier 1View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National
Best Trade Colleges for Working StudentsNational#14 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 1%1503Tier 1View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National

Past editions

2026 edition · 2026-r1

Published . These placements are retained from this past edition.

Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.

Past 2026-r1 ranking placements for Northcentral Technical College
RankingScopePositionNumber rankedData tierLinks
Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies

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State · Wisconsin#6 of 9 ranked schools in Wisconsin9Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Wisconsin
Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools

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State · Wisconsin#3 of 8 ranked schools in Wisconsin8Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, WisconsinReport an error: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Legal Studies

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State · Wisconsin#8 of 8 ranked schools in Wisconsin8Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Psychology

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State · Wisconsin#1 of 1 ranked schools in Wisconsin1Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Psychology, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Psychology, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Education

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State · Wisconsin#5 of 14 ranked schools in Wisconsin14Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Education, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Education, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts

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State · Wisconsin#9 of 9 ranked schools in Wisconsin9Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Wisconsin
Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools

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State · Wisconsin#8 of 9 ranked schools in Wisconsin9Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, WisconsinReport an error: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Social Work

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State · Wisconsin#1 of 1 ranked schools in Wisconsin1Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Social Work, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences

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State · Wisconsin#7 of 8 ranked schools in Wisconsin8Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Communications Technologies

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State · Wisconsin#3 of 3 ranked schools in Wisconsin3Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Transportation

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State · Wisconsin#6 of 8 ranked schools in Wisconsin8Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Transportation, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Health Sciences

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State · Wisconsin#10 of 21 ranked schools in Wisconsin21Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Wisconsin
Best Plumbing Technology Schools

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State · Wisconsin#5 of 6 ranked schools in Wisconsin6Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, WisconsinReport an error: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Computer & IT

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State · Wisconsin#10 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin15Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources

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State · Wisconsin#8 of 12 ranked schools in Wisconsin12Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, Wisconsin
Best Welding Technology Schools

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State · Wisconsin#10 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin15Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, WisconsinReport an error: Best Welding Technology Schools, Wisconsin
Best Dental Hygienist Schools

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State · Wisconsin#1 of 7 ranked schools in Wisconsin7Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, WisconsinReport an error: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Manufacturing

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State · Wisconsin#10 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin15Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Wisconsin
Best Trade Colleges for Working Students

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State · Wisconsin#8 of 25 ranked schools in Wisconsin25Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, WisconsinReport an error: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Communications & Media

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State · Wisconsin#1 of 3 ranked schools in Wisconsin3Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, Wisconsin
Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools

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State · Wisconsin#5 of 7 ranked schools in Wisconsin7Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, WisconsinReport an error: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, Wisconsin
Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools

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State · Wisconsin#9 of 13 ranked schools in Wisconsin13Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, WisconsinReport an error: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, Wisconsin
Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools

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State · Wisconsin#4 of 6 ranked schools in Wisconsin6Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, WisconsinReport an error: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, Wisconsin
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools

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State · Wisconsin#6 of 7 ranked schools in Wisconsin7Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, WisconsinReport an error: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, Wisconsin
Best Colleges for Engineering Tech

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State · Wisconsin#5 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin15Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Wisconsin
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