Career Paths

Academic programs grouped into six different Career Paths at NTC are carefully designed to prepare students for good-paying jobs in their chosen field — immediately after graduation.

Pursue a career that stays true to your dreams.

With a degree from Northwest Technical College, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Choose from among 38 fields of study and begin your journey to success. Not sure what your dreams are made of? That’s OK, too. Explore the exciting career choices NTC has to offer, talk to our advisers and choose a path that works for you.

For a summary of programs please view the NTC Viewbook 2022.

For a summary of program graduate and placement rates, please view the most recent report:

2019-2020 NTC Graduate/Placement Report

Program Type Length of Program Delivery Method
Accounting Associate of Applied Science Two years Online
Accounting: Transfer Pathway Associate of Science Two years Online
Accounting Certificate Two semesters, 9 months Online
Accounting Clerk Diploma Three semesters Online
Automotive Service & Performance Diploma Two years On-campus
Business Associate of Applied Science Two years Online
Business: Transfer Pathway Associate of Science Two years Online
Business Foundations Certificate Two semesters, 9 months Online
Community Health Worker Certificate Two semesters, 9 months Online
Cosmetology Diploma Three semesters On-campus
Dental Assisting Associate of Applied Science Two years On-campus
Dental Assisting Diploma Three semesters, 11 months On-campus
Early Childhood Education Careers Associate of Applied Science Two years Online & on-campus
Early Childhood Education: Transfer Pathway Associate of Science Two years Online & on-campus
Early Childhood Education Careers Certificate One year Online & on-campus
Electrical Construction & Maintenance Associate of Applied Science

Two years

Dependent upon completion of general education credits, including one Math course (Goal Area 4)

On-campus
Electrical Construction & Maintenance Diploma Two years On-campus
Esthetics Certificate (starts Spring 2025) One semester On-campus
Gerontology Certificate Two semesters, 9 months Online
Health Sciences Broad Field: Transfer Pathway Associate of Science Two years Online
Health Care Administrative Leadership Associate of Applied Science Two years Online
Health Care Administrative Support Diploma Three semesters Online
Heating, Air & Refrigeration Technology Diploma Two years On-campus
Human Resources Certificate Two semesters Online
Management & Entrepreneurship Certificate Two semesters Online
Medical Coding Certificate Two semesters Online
Medical Coding Diploma Three semesters Online
Medical Coding Associate of Applied Science Two years Online
Nail Technology Certificate (starts Spring 2025) One semester On-campus
Nursing – LPN Step-In Associate of Science Three semesters Online
Nursing – Traditional RN Associate of Science Two years Online & on-campus
Practical Nursing Diploma Two semesters Online & on-campus
Plumbing Technology Diploma One year On-campus
Sales & Marketing Certificate Two semesters Online
Sales & Marketing Diploma Three semesters Online
Sales, Marketing & Management Associate of Applied Science Two years Online