Northwest Technical College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,057

11.9% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$12,540

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.02%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

794

31.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

44.8%

43 Graduates

About

Northwest Technical College is a higher education institution located in Beltrami County, MN. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Northwest Technical College were Registered Nursing (77 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (11 degrees), and Electrician (7 degrees).

In 2021, 212 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest Technical College. 77.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (186 degrees), 37.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Technical College is $6,057, which is $−1,911 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Technical College is $6,057, which is $−1,911 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,540.

In 2021, 59% of undergraduate students attending Northwest Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,057

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Northwest Technical College was $6,057. The cost of tuition at Northwest Technical College is $−1,911 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$12,540

2021 Value

11.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Northwest Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,540. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Northwest Technical College grew by 11.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwest Technical College (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

$8,660

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwest Technical College was of $8,660 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 Northwest Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at Northwest Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 10.6% with respect to 2020, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwest Technical College (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.

3.02%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest Technical College was 3.02%, which represents 8 out of the 265 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

Northwest Technical College had a total enrollment of 794 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Technical College is 252 students and the part-time enrollment is 542. This means that 31.7% of students enrolled at Northwest Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.7% White, 6.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.66% Two or More Races, 3.65% Black or African American, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.756% Asian, and 0.126% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northwest Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (51.6%), followed by White Female (31.3%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (5.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 794 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Technical College is 252 and the part-time enrollment is 542. This means that 31.7% of students enrolled at Northwest Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

58%

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 Northwest Technical College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Northwest Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
609 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
54 enrolled students
Two or More Races
37 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest Technical College is 76.7% White, 6.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.66% Two or More Races, 3.65% Black or African American, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.756% Asian, and 0.126% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 32 students (4.03%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 116 more women than men received degrees from Northwest Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest Technical College is white (186 degrees awarded). There were 37.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (5 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Northwest Technical College is Registered Nursing (77 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (11 degrees) and Electrician (7 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (25 degrees awarded), Health (149 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Technical College are Registered nurses (1,340,184 people), Medical & health services managers (150,217 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (132,405 people), Pharmacists (131,811 people), and Physicians (109,332 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest Technical College in 2021 are Construction (25 degrees awarded), Health (149 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (7 degrees), Human Sciences (3 degrees), and Precision Production (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 Northwest Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Northwest Technical College are Construction (25 degrees awarded), Health (149 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (7 degrees), Human Sciences (3 degrees), and Precision Production (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,467,520 people), Elementary & secondary schools (291,245 people), Outpatient care centers (226,616 people), Offices of physicians (196,955 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (149,690 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
77 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
11 degrees awarded
Electrician
7 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Northwest Technical College was Registered Nursing with 77 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Northwest Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

164

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Technical College, which is 0.293 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (164).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Technical College in Electrician, which is 15 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Technical College in Registered Nursing, which is 10 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 33% of students graduating from Northwest Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Northwest Technical College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates 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)

White
186 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest Technical College is white (186 degrees awarded). There were 37.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (5 degrees).

1.42% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
145 degrees awarded
White Male
41 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest Technical College is white female (145 degrees awarded). There were 3.54 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (41 degrees).

Operations

Northwest Technical College employs 21 Instructors. Most academics at Northwest Technical College are Female Instructor (13), and Male Instructor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 11 employees, Management, with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.25M

2021 Salaries

1.82%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Northwest Technical College paid a median of $4.25M in salaries, a 1.82% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.45M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Northwest Technical College paid a total of $1.45M to 21 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

21 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

11 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwest Technical College was Instructor with 21 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 11 employees, Management with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwest Technical College was Female Instructor with 13 employees, and Male Instructor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northwest Technical College.