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 19 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 open the NTC viewbook. NTC Viewbook 2021
| Program | Type | Length of Program | Delivery Method | Program PDF |
| Accounting | Associate of Applied Science | Two years | Online | |
| Accounting | Certificate | Two semesters, 9 months | Online | |
| Accounting Clerk | Diploma | Three semesters | Online | |
| Administrative Assistant | Associate of Applied Science | Two years | Online | |
| Administrative Business Specialist | Certificate | Two semesters, 9 months | Online | |
| Administrative Support | Diploma | Three semesters | Online | |
| Automotive Service & Performance | Diploma | Two years | On-campus | |
| Business | Associate of Science | Two years | Online | |
| Business | Associate of Applied Science | Two years | Online | |
| Business Foundations | Certificate | Two semesters, 9 months | Online | |
| Business Transfer Pathway | Associate of Science | Two years | Online | |
| Child Development Careers | Associate of Applied Science | Two years | On-campus | |
| Child Development | Associate of Science | Two years | On-campus | |
| Commercial Refrigeration | Diploma | Two years | On-campus | |
| Community Health Worker | Certificate | Two semesters, 9 months | Online | |
| Computer Support | Certificate | Two semesters | Online | |
| Dental Assisting | Associate of Applied Science | Two years | On-campus | |
| Dental Assisting | Diploma | Three semesters, 11 months | On-campus | |
| Electrical Construction & Maintenance | Associate of Applied Science | Two and a half years | On-campus | |
| Electrical Construction & Maintenance | Diploma | Two years | On-campus | |
| Engineering Technology | Associate of Applied Science | Two years | On-campus | |
| Emerging Computer Technology | Associate of Applied Science | Two years | Online | |
| Gerontology & Aging Care | Certificate | Two semesters, 9 months | Online | |
| Health Science Broad Field | Associate of Science | Two years | Online | |
| Healthcare Administrative Leadership | Associate of Applied Science | Two years | Online | |
| Healthcare Administrative Support | Diploma | Three semesters | Online | |
| 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 | |
| Nursing – Generic | Associate of Science | Two years | Online & on-campus | |
| Nursing – LPN Step In | Associate of Science | Three semesters | Online | |
| Nursing Assistant | Certificate | 8-10 weeks | On-campus | |
| Practical Nursing | Diploma | Two semesters | Online & on-campus | |
| Production Technologies (360) | Certificate | Two semesters | Online | |
| Residential Plumbing/HVAC | Diploma | Two years | On-campus | |
| Sales & Marketing | Certificate | Two semesters | Online | |
| Sales & Marketing | Diploma | Three semesters | Online | |
| Sales, Marketing & Management | Associate of Applied Science | Two years | Online |