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Northeastern Junior College, also referred to as NJC, is located in Sterling, Colorado, United States. It was founded in the year 1941. The college offers degrees and certificates in various subjects including astronomy, automotive technology, biology, elementary education, practical nursing, and sports management. NJC's academic departments are agriculture and horticulture, business, education, career and technical, liberal arts, math, science and health, and health, human performance, and sports. Online learning opportunities are also available for outstation students.
NJC students participate in sports such as basketball, baseball and volleyball. NJC has many student clubs and organizations including the Criminal Justice Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Future Teachers Club, Pwer Diesel Club, Students Over Traditional Age, People of Diversity, and Peer Helpers.
Northeastern Junior College is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Sterling, CO. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Northeastern Junior College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study agricultural science and management and liberal arts.
Northeastern Junior College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 2,751 students (1,284 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Northeastern Junior College.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Northeastern Junior College is a comprehensive two-year institution that is committed to providing excellence in learning, training, and service. We strive to produce skilled and knowledgeable students who transfer successfully and enter the workforce productively. We strive to enrich the quality of lives through affordable and accessible learning opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
Northeastern Junior College
100 College Avenue
Sterling, CO 80751-2944
General Phone: (970) 521-6600
http://www.njc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 150 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 54 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 39 | agricultural production, agricultural technology, agricultural supply, agricultural operations |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 17 | cosmetology |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 7 | applied horticulture |
| Mechanics and Repair | 6 | automobile mechanics |
| Business and Management | 3 | business management |
| Family and Social Work | 2 | child development |
Number of programs and degrees for Northeastern Junior College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 206 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 38 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 34 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Northeastern Junior College had a total enrollment of 2,751 students (1,284 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 15% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 93% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
Northeastern Junior College offers campus housing for 465 of its 1,284 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Sterling, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,492 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,749 |
| Room and board | $ 5,444 |
| Room charge | $ 2,484 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,960 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,749 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,374 |
Financial Aid:
Northeastern Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 136100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 29 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 24 | $39,459 | 29 | $40,943 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $39,459 | 29 | $40,943 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35 | 29 | 64 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 15 | 15 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business Technology
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northeastern Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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