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National Labor College is located in Silver Spring, MD (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by National Labor College is the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management.
National Labor College does not offer open admission.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at National Labor College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 272 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at National Labor College are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.
National Labor College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The fundamental mission of the National Labor College is to serve the higher education needs and desires of working men and women and their union representatives. As the college grows and develops to accommodate changing circumstances and provide greater opportunities, these two central goals remain consistent (1) bringing higher education to workers and (2) preparing union representatives for the challenge of leadership in a global economy."
More complete details are provided below.
National Labor College
10000 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20903-1706
General Phone: (301) 431-6400
http://www.nlc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 78 | labor studies, labor relations, investments and securities |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | interdisciplinary studies |
Number of programs and degrees for National Labor College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 79 | 3 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, National Labor College had a total enrollment of 272 students (210 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 92% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 18% |
| 40-49 | 42% |
| 50-64 | 25% |
| 65+ | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Silver Spring, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,276 |
Financial Aid:
National Labor College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3455500)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Investments and Securities
Labor Studies
Labor and Industrial Relations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets National Labor College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers part-time study On-campus library
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