National Labor College is located in Silver Spring, Maryland (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 has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. National Labor College is known for its programs in business and management.
The school does not offer open admission.
National Labor College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 454 enrolled students in 2005. 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. National Labor College offers students meal plans.
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
Admissions Phone: (301) 431-5422
Financial Aid Phone: (301) 431-5404
National Labor College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 97 | labor studies |
Number of programs and degrees for National Labor College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 97 | 1 |
In 2005, National Labor College had a total enrollment of 454 students (209 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 31% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 0% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 0% |
National Labor College offers campus housing for 167 of its 209 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Silver Spring, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (301) 431-5422
Financial Aid:
National Labor College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3455500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (301) 431-5404
National Labor College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $30,333 | 8 | $11,500 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $30,333 | 8 | $11,500 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets National Labor College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
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