At Northcentral Technical College, the academic success of our students is our highest priority. IPEDS data on Outcome Measures, Graduation, and Fall Enrollment helps us define, measure, and continuously improve student achievement.

Student Achievement Information

IPEDS data on Outcome Measures, Graduation, and Fall Enrollment provides key metrics such as retention, persistence, credential completion, and graduation. These insights track our students’ progress toward their academic and career goals.

NTC’s commitment to student success is reflected in our efforts to foster an environment where students can thrive, complete their credentials, and achieve their aspirations. Below are NTC’s key retention/persistence and credential completion/graduation outcomes from IPEDS. To view job placement results for each academic program, please see our Graduate Outcomes Report, located on our Current Publications page.

IPEDS Outcomes Measures: Five Most Recent Cohorts

This table presents IPEDS Outcomes Measures for the five most recent cohorts that have completed the eight-year tracking period. It shows the percentage of students who completed their program, remained enrolled at the institution, or transferred to another institution by the end of the tracking period.
Dates% Conferred% Still Enrolled% Transferred
7/1/2013 – 6/30/201457%1%12%
7/1/2014 – 6/30/201553%1%18%
7/1/2015 – 6/30/201646%1%16%
7/1/2016 – 6/30/201750%2%15%
7/1/2017 – 6/30/201853%1%9%

Source: IPEDS Outcomes Measures Submission

IPEDS Retention & Graduation Rates

This table tracks students who started in the fall semester (cohort) as a new full-time student and shows their retention to the next fall, as well as the percentage of who graduated within different timeframes (on time, 150% of normal time, and 200% of normal time).
Cohort YearNext Fall Retention RateGraduated On Time (100%)Graduated Within 150% of Normal TimeGraduated Within 200% of Normal Time
201763%27%36%39%
201861%22%28%46%
201976%38%46%53%
202082%29%49%53%
202169%37%45%*
202274%45%56%*
202359%***
2024****
2025****

Sources: IPEDS Graduation 200, Graduation, and Fall Enrollment Submissions

* Data not available yet.

NTC External Assessment Pass Rates

Straight Truck (CDL Class B)

ExamMetric20212022202320242025
CDL Exam 1# Students Who Completed Course4 **57186
% Passed75% **100%100%100%100%

Truck Driving

ExamMetric20212022202320242025
CDL Exam 2# Students Who Completed Course3747777659
% Passed100%96%100%86%100%

Veterinary Technician

ExamMetric20212022202320242025
Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) 3# TestedN/AN/A121710
% PassedN/AN/A75%36%70%

Cosmetology

ExamMetric20212022202320242025
Wisconsin Cosmetology Written and Practical Exam (DLROOPE Administrations LLC)# TestedN/A1091318
% PassedN/A80%89%69%83%

Therapeutic Massage

ExamMetric20212022202320242025
Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Massage Therapist Jurisprudence Exam# TestedN/AN/AN/A310
% PassedN/AN/AN/A100%100%
Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx)# TestedN/AN/AN/A39
% PassedN/AN/AN/A67%100%
Board Certification# TestedN/AN/AN/AN/A1
% PassedN/AN/AN/AN/A100%

Criminal Justice — Jail Academy

ExamMetric20212022202320242025
Scenarios (Simulation Testing)# Tested139122919
% Passed100%100%100%100%100%

Criminal Justice — Law Enforcement 720 Academy

ExamMetric20212022202320242025
Scenarios (Simulation Testing)# Tested2836302627
% Passed100%97%100%96%85%

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

ExamMetric20212022202320242025
NREMT EMT Cognitive Exam 4# Tested74704873100
% Passed68%67%75%100%73%

Advanced EMT

ExamMetric20212022202320242025
NREMT AEMT Cognitive Exam 4# Tested512161310
% Passed60%67%81%69%50%

Paramedic

ExamMetric20212022202320242025
NREMT Paramedic Cognitive Exam 4# Tested118141218
% Passed73%100%100%100%89%

Dental Hygienist

ExamMetric20212022202320242025
Central Regional Dental Testing Services (CRDTS) — Clinical 5# Tested2619232625
% Passed100%100%100%100%100%
National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) — Written 5# Tested2619232625
% Passed96%95%78%100%96%

Medical Assistant

ExamMetric20212022202320242025
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) — American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Exam# Tested811910*
% Passed88%82%89%90%*

Medical Laboratory Technician

ExamMetric20212022202320242025
ASCP Medical Lab Technician (MLT) Certification Exam# Tested57759
% Passed100%100%100%100%89%

Nursing Assistant

ExamMetric20212022202320242025
Wisconsin Nurse Aide Competency Exam — Knowledge Test# Tested140234253333331
% Passed75%83%79%69%83%
Wisconsin Nurse Aide Competency Exam — Skills Test# Tested127213243271324
% Passed80%89%87%85%81%

Nursing

ExamMetric20212022202320242025
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)# Tested104677167*
% Passed93%90%92%94%*

Phlebotomy

ExamMetric20212022202320242025
ASCP Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) Certification Exam# Tested333107
% Passed100%100%100%100%100%
American Medical Technologists (AMT) Registered PBT Certification Exam# TestedN/AN/AN/A23
% PassedN/AN/AN/A100%100%

Radiography

ExamMetric20212022202320242025
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification Examination# Tested138132422
% Passed100%100%100%96%100%

Surgical Technologist

ExamMetric20212022202320242025
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam# Tested88756
% Passed50%88%71%80%83%

Notes & Methodology

  1. Pass rates for the Straight Truck (CDL Class B) program is calculated differently from traditional licensure pass rates. It is determined by the number of students who pass the "Class B CDL 1 or Class B CDL 2" and "Class B CDL - Range and Road" courses with a grade of C or better. This method is used because passing these courses requires students to pass the CDL exam, ensuring that only those who have met the exam requirements are counted as successful completers. By measuring course completion rather than individual exam attempts, this method provides a clear and consistent way to track student outcomes.
  2. Pass rates for the Truck Driving program is calculated differently from traditional licensure pass rates. It is based on the number of students who successfully complete the Truck Driving 3 course with a grade of C or better. This approach is used because passing the course requires students to pass their CDL exam, ensuring that only those who have met the exam requirements are counted as successful completers. By measuring course completion rather than individual exam attempts, this method provides a clear and consistent way to track student outcomes.
  3. Measures first-time test takers.
  4. Cumulative pass rate within 6 attempts. Students have two years from the end of the class to attempt the exams up to six times. Due to this, 2023, 2024, and 2025 data are subject to change over the next couple of years.
  5. Certification rates for the Dental Hygienist program are based on information provided by CRDTS and NBDHE. The program does not receive follow-up data on graduates who may have retaken the exam after an initial attempt. As a result, reported numbers indicating a failed exam may not reflect the student’s final outcome. Some students may have passed on a subsequent attempt, but the program is not notified of these updates.

* Data pending/not available yet.

** Data only available for part of the academic year.

N/A: No data is available.