Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, CO · Public · Associate degree-granting
Northeastern Junior College is a public institution in Sterling, Colorado, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 786 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,893 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 55.2%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $9,376, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.25x. The average net price after financial aid is $13,801 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Machinist, Accounting, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, and Practical Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,893
Graduation Rate
55.2%
Median Debt
$9,376
Average Net Price
$13,801
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.89x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.25x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
786
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
72.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,730
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,267
Pell Grant Rate
22.5%
Federal Loan Rate
17.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,206
Income $30K–$48K
$10,583
Income $48K–$75K
$12,983
Income $110K+
$20,054
Student Demographics
Women
50.5%
White
66.3%
Black
2.4%
Hispanic
20.1%
Asian
0.3%
Two or More Races
3.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
49.8%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (26)
Associate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $45,306 | 177 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 20 |
| Agricultural Production | $44,537 | 9 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $70,530 | 6 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 5 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 3 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
| Registered Nursing | $76,858 | 1 |
Undergraduate Certificate (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | Not reported | 57 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 48 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $66,932 | 37 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 32 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $75,838 | 23 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 21 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 15 |
| Agricultural Production | $46,609 | 10 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 10 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $46,921 | 6 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 3 |
| Business Administration & Management | $41,000 | 0 |
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Agriculture Programs in Colorado
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Colorado
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs in Colorado
- Highest Earning Colleges in Colorado
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Colorado
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Colorado
- Most Affordable Colleges in Colorado
- Best ROI Colleges in Colorado
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