Northwest Kansas Technical College

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $12,872
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    752
    54.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    73.2%
    112 Graduates

    About

    Northwest Kansas Technical College is a higher education institution located in Sherman County, KS. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Northwest Kansas Technical College were Welding Technology (43 degrees awarded), Electrician (34 degrees), and Cloud Computing (21 degrees).

    In 2024, 399 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest Kansas Technical College. 20.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 79.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (240 degrees), 2.76 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (87 degrees).

    Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/NontraditionalAssociates Colleges

    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,872.

    In 2024, 39% of undergraduate students attending Northwest Kansas Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $12,872
    2024 Value
    7.29%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Northwest Kansas Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,872. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Northwest Kansas Technical College grew by 7.29%.

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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

    39%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    33%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    39% of undergraduate students at Northwest Kansas Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 39% 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

    Northwest Kansas Technical College had a total enrollment of 752 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Kansas Technical College is 411 students and the part-time enrollment is 341. This means that 54.7% of students enrolled at Northwest Kansas Technical College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Northwest Kansas Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71% White, 17.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.65% Black or African American, 3.32% Two or More Races, 0.399% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.266% Asian, and 0.266% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Northwest Kansas Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (45.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.5%) and White Female (11.8%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    54.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Northwest Kansas Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 752 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Kansas Technical College is 411 and the part-time enrollment is 341. This means that 54.7% of students enrolled at Northwest Kansas Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    84%
    2024 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 Northwest Kansas Technical College was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Northwest Kansas Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      534 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      132 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      35 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Northwest Kansas Technical College is 71% White, 17.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.65% Black or African American, 3.32% Two or More Races, 0.399% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.266% Asian, and 0.266% 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.

    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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 235 fewer women than men received degrees from Northwest Kansas Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest Kansas Technical College is white (240 degrees awarded). There were 2.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (87 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Northwest Kansas Technical College is Welding Technology (43 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (34 degrees) and Cloud Computing (21 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest Kansas Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (78 degrees awarded), Precision Production (81 degrees), and Transportation (24 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 Northwest Kansas Technical College are Other managers (49,875 people), Construction managers (44,588 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,000 people), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (27,335 people), and Chief executives & legislators (19,000 people).

    The most specialized majors at Northwest Kansas Technical College in 2024 are Construction (78 degrees awarded), Precision Production (81 degrees), Transportation (24 degrees), Agriculture (29 degrees), and Communication Technologies (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Kansas Technical College are Physicians, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Northwest Kansas Technical College are Construction (78 degrees awarded), Precision Production (81 degrees), Transportation (24 degrees), Agriculture (29 degrees), and Communication Technologies (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Northwest Kansas Technical College are Construction (100,564 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (39,287 people), Elementary & secondary schools (38,405 people), Air transportation (37,671 people), and Farming (35,168 people).

    The most specialized majors at Northwest Kansas Technical College are Construction (78 degrees awarded), Precision Production (81 degrees), Transportation (24 degrees), Agriculture (29 degrees), and Communication Technologies (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 Northwest Kansas Technical College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Welding Technology
      43 degrees awarded
    2. Electrician
      34 degrees awarded
    3. Cloud Computing
      21 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Northwest Kansas Technical College was Welding Technology with 43 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    317
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    82
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 317 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Kansas Technical College, which is 3.87 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (82).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 73 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Kansas Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 9.13 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Kansas Technical College in General Cosmetology, which is 18 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    75%
    100% Completion Time
    77%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 75% of students graduating from Northwest Kansas Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 77% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 77% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      240 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      87 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      31 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest Kansas Technical College is white (240 degrees awarded). There were 2.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (87 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      196 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      192 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      184 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest Kansas Technical College is white male (196 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (192 degrees).

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    Operations

    Northwest Kansas Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.45M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 108k (7.42%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Northwest Kansas Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 11M. Northwest Kansas Technical College employs 32 Instructors. Most academics at Northwest Kansas Technical College are Male Instructor (21), and Female Instructor (11).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Kansas Technical College are: Management, with 14 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 11 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees.

    Endowment

    $1.45M
    2024 Endowment
    38.6%
    growth from 2023

    Northwest Kansas Technical College has an endowment valued at about $1.45M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Northwest Kansas Technical College grew 38.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.96M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $3.97M
    2024 Salaries
    11.3%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Northwest Kansas Technical College paid a median of $3.97M in salaries, which represents 36.2% of their overall expenditure ($11M) and a 11.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.84% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.55% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.68M
    Instructional Salaries
    32
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Northwest Kansas Technical College paid a total of $1.68M to 32 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.3% 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 Northwest Kansas Technical College were Management with 14 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees.

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