Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, MN · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Bemidji, Minnesota, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Northwest Technical College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 751 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,930 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 50.0%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $15,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.86x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,996 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Health Services Administration, Electrical & Power Transmission, Plumbing, and Mental Health Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,930
Graduation Rate
50.0%
Median Debt
$15,000
Average Net Price
$10,996
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.95x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.86x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
751
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
73.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,254
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,254
Pell Grant Rate
31.7%
Federal Loan Rate
33.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,638
Income $30K–$48K
$7,948
Income $48K–$75K
$10,641
Income $110K+
$16,137
Student Demographics
Women
68.8%
White
58.6%
Black
16.9%
Hispanic
4.4%
Asian
1.5%
Two or More Races
6.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
51.2%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (27)
Associate (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $80,193 | 70 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 19 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 11 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | $44,685 | 24 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 19 |
| Plumbing | Not reported | 17 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 17 |
| Practical Nursing | $50,823 | 11 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 7 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 6 |
| Dental Support Services | $44,723 | 5 |
| Business | Not reported | 3 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Associate | 2 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Associate | 2 |
| Dental Support Services | Associate | 2 |
| Business | Associate | 2 |
| Accounting | Associate | 2 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Associate | 1 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Associate | 1 |
| Gerontology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 1 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Human Resources Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health 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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