Northland Community and Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Northland Community and Technical College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,554 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,425 ten years after enrollment, which is 9% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 51.8%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $12,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.7x. The average net price after financial aid is $13,975 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, Agricultural Business, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,425
Graduation Rate
51.8%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$13,975
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.59x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.7x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,554
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
70.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,289
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,289
Pell Grant Rate
21.7%
Federal Loan Rate
23.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$11,348
Income $30K–$48K
$10,526
Income $48K–$75K
$13,206
Income $110K+
$18,536
Student Demographics
Women
51.8%
White
70.9%
Black
9.7%
Hispanic
8.6%
Asian
1.3%
Two or More Races
4.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
54.5%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation — Nursing - Practical\Vocational (Accredited)
Programs (43)
Associate (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $47,413 | 122 |
| Registered Nursing | $76,472 | 66 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $60,803 | 29 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $43,915 | 20 |
| Business | $60,724 | 15 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 14 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $63,434 | 9 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 9 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 9 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | $36,865 | 7 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition | Not reported | 7 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $64,953 | 4 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 3 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (18)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $63,967 | 116 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 32 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $50,886 | 32 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $62,961 | 22 |
| Business Administration & Management | $53,115 | 22 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 16 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 10 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 8 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 7 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 6 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 6 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 5 |
| Plumbing | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 3 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 3 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Animal Sciences | Associate | 1 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | Associate | 1 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs in Minnesota
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Minnesota
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Minnesota
- Most Affordable Colleges in Minnesota
- Best ROI Colleges in Minnesota
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Minnesota
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