Northland Pioneer College

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $1,752
    10.1% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $9,817
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    3,158
    19.6% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    21.9%
    7 Graduates

    About

    Northland Pioneer College is a higher education institution located in Navajo County, AZ. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Northland Pioneer College were Hair Styling & Design (44 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (30 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (25 degrees).

    In 2024, 698 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northland Pioneer College. 57% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (326 degrees), 1.85 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (176 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Northland Pioneer College is $1,752, which is $−6,408 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Northland Pioneer College is $1,752, which is $6,408 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,817.

    In 2024, 27% of undergraduate students attending Northland Pioneer College received financial aid through grants.

    Tuition Costs

    $1,752
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northland Pioneer College was $1,752. The cost of tuition at Northland Pioneer College is $−6,408 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $9,817
    2024 Value
    10.6%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Northland Pioneer College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,817. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Northland Pioneer College grew by 10.6%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    27%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    27% of undergraduate students at Northland Pioneer College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 65.8% with respect to 2023, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Northland Pioneer College had a total enrollment of 3,158 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Northland Pioneer College is 619 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,539. This means that 19.6% of students enrolled at Northland Pioneer College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Northland Pioneer College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.8% White, 27.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 17.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.69% Two or More Races, 1.04% Asian, 0.507% Black or African American, and 0.38% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Northland Pioneer College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (23.4%), followed by White Female (22.5%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (12.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    19.6%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Northland Pioneer College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,158 students. The full-time enrollment at Northland Pioneer College is 619 and the part-time enrollment is 2,539. This means that 19.6% of students enrolled at Northland Pioneer College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,226 enrolled students
    2. American Indian or Alaska Native
      869 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      539 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Northland Pioneer College is 38.8% White, 27.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 17.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.69% Two or More Races, 1.04% Asian, 0.507% Black or African American, and 0.38% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 98 more women than men received degrees from Northland Pioneer College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northland Pioneer College is white (326 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (176 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Northland Pioneer College is Hair Styling & Design (44 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (30 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (25 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northland Pioneer College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (191 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (108 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northland Pioneer College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,436,456 people), Secondary school teachers (444,620 people), Education administrators (231,862 people), Special education teachers (191,564 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (175,116 people).

    The most specialized majors at Northland Pioneer College in 2024 are Precision Production (191 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (108 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (55 degrees), and Construction (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northland Pioneer College are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

    The most specialized majors at Northland Pioneer College are Precision Production (191 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (108 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (55 degrees), and Construction (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northland Pioneer College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,585,441 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (186,597 people), Construction (126,629 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (97,029 people), and Child day care services (91,659 people).

    The most specialized majors at Northland Pioneer College are Precision Production (191 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (108 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (55 degrees), and Construction (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northland Pioneer College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Hair Styling & Design
      44 degrees awarded
    2. General Cosmetology
      30 degrees awarded
    3. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      25 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Northland Pioneer College was Hair Styling & Design with 44 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    300
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    398
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 300 degrees were awarded to men at Northland Pioneer College, which is 0.754 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (398).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 152 degrees were awarded to men at Northland Pioneer College in Welding Technology, which is 3.9 times more than the 39 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Northland Pioneer College in Hair Styling & Design, which is 43 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    8%
    100% Completion Time
    8%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2023, 8% of students graduating from Northland Pioneer College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 8% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 13% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      326 degrees awarded
    2. American Indian or Alaska Native
      176 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      143 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Northland Pioneer College is white (326 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (176 degrees).

    3.87% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      381 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      253 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      238 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northland Pioneer College is white male (381 degrees awarded). There were 1.51 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (253 degrees).

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    Operations

    Northland Pioneer College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.79M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.6M (201%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Northland Pioneer College had a total salary expenditure of 40.2M. Northland Pioneer College employs 89 Instructors. Most academics at Northland Pioneer College are Female Instructor (47), and Male Instructor (42).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northland Pioneer College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 38 employees, Management, with 38 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 24 employees.

    Endowment

    $1.79M
    2024 Endowment
    7.5k%
    growth from 2023

    Northland Pioneer College has an endowment valued at about $1.79M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Northland Pioneer College grew 7.5k% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.62M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $20M
    2024 Salaries
    15.1%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Northland Pioneer College paid a median of $20M in salaries, which represents 49.8% of their overall expenditure ($40.2M) and a 15.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.3% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.41% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $6.18M
    Instructional Salaries
    89
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Northland Pioneer College paid a total of $6.18M to 89 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.9% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northland Pioneer College were Office and Administrative Support with 38 employees, Management with 38 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 24 employees.

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