Navajo Technical University

www.navajotech.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,420

2021 Average Net Price

$3,128

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,301

41.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

23.5%

4 Graduates

About

Navajo Technical University is a higher education institution located in McKinley County, NM. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Navajo Technical University were Welding Technology (11 degrees awarded), General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science (11 degrees), and Electrician (9 degrees).

In 2021, 114 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Navajo Technical University. 58.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was american indian or alaska native (111 degrees), 55.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Navajo Technical University is $3,420, which is $−180 less than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Navajo Technical University is $3,420, which is $−180 less than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,128.

In 2021, 67% of undergraduate students attending Navajo Technical University received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,420

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Navajo Technical University was $3,420. The cost of tuition at Navajo Technical University is $−180 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Navajo Technical University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$3,128

2021 Value

61.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Navajo Technical University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,128. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Navajo Technical University grew by 61.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Navajo Technical University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$5,695

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Navajo Technical University was of $5,695 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Navajo Technical University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67% of undergraduate students at Navajo Technical University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Navajo Technical University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Navajo Technical University was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Navajo Technical University had a total enrollment of 1,301 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Navajo Technical University is 537 students and the part-time enrollment is 764. This means that 41.3% of students enrolled at Navajo Technical University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Navajo Technical University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 95.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.92% Hispanic or Latino, 1.23% White, 0.461% Black or African American, 0.461% Two or More Races, and 0.307% Asian.

Students enrolled at Navajo Technical University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (60%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (37.9%) and Black or African American Male (0.379%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (88.9%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Navajo Technical University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,301 students. The full-time enrollment at Navajo Technical University is 537 and the part-time enrollment is 764. This means that 41.3% of students enrolled at Navajo Technical University are enrolled full-time compared with 47.5% at similar Tribal Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Navajo Technical University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

20%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Navajo Technical University was 20%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Tribal Colleges (50%), Navajo Technical University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Navajo Technical University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

American Indian or Alaska Native
1,241 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
25 enrolled students
White
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Navajo Technical University is 95.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.92% Hispanic or Latino, 1.23% White, 0.461% Black or African American, 0.461% Two or More Races, and 0.307% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Tribal Colleges is 78.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 14.3% White, and 2.69% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1 students (0.0769%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 20 more women than men received degrees from Navajo Technical University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Navajo Technical University is american indian or alaska native (111 degrees awarded). There were 55.5 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Navajo Technical University is Welding Technology (11 degrees awarded), followed by General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science (11 degrees) and Electrician (9 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Navajo Technical University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (11 degrees awarded), Precision Production (11 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Navajo Technical University are Other managers (71,098 people), Construction managers (42,948 people), Software developers (34,678 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,046 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (19,428 people).

The most specialized majors at Navajo Technical University in 2021 are Construction (11 degrees awarded), Precision Production (11 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (4 degrees), Engineering Technologies (8 degrees), and Transportation (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Navajo Technical University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Personal financial advisors, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Navajo Technical University are Construction (11 degrees awarded), Precision Production (11 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (4 degrees), Engineering Technologies (8 degrees), and Transportation (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Navajo Technical University are Construction (110,847 people), Computer Systems Design (54,759 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (40,115 people), Air transportation (35,446 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (34,559 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Navajo Technical University.

Most Common (2020)

Pre-Nursing Studies
20 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
16 degree-majors awarded
General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science
13 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Navajo Technical University was Pre-Nursing Studies with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Navajo Technical University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Navajo Technical University, which is 0.701 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (67).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Navajo Technical University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Navajo Technical University in Welding Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to women at Navajo Technical University in General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

17%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 0% of students graduating from Navajo Technical University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Tribal Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Navajo Technical University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Tribal Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

American Indian or Alaska Native
111 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Navajo Technical University is american indian or alaska native (111 degrees awarded). There were 55.5 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

American Indian or Alaska Native Female
65 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
46 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Navajo Technical University is american indian or alaska native female (65 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more american indian or alaska native female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native male (46 degrees).

Operations

Navajo Technical University employs 45 Assistant professors, 20 Instructors and 19 Associate professors. Most academics at Navajo Technical University are Male Assistant professor (25), Female Assistant professor (20), and Male Instructor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Navajo Technical University are: Service, with 51 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$12.4M

2021 Salaries

11.1%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Navajo Technical University paid a median of $12.4M in salaries, a 11.1% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Tribal Colleges is 4.24M (34.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.24M

Instructional Salaries

101

Number of Employees

In 2021, Navajo Technical University paid a total of $5.24M to 101 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $895k (21.1%) for similar Tribal Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

45 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Navajo Technical University were Assistant professor with 45 employees, Instructor with 20 employees, and Associate professor with 19 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Navajo Technical University were Service with 51 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Navajo Technical University was Male Assistant professor with 25 employees, Female Assistant professor with 20 employees, and Male Instructor with 15 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Navajo Technical University.