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Northeastern Junior College

Northeastern Junior College

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.

Overview of Northeastern Junior College

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.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study agricultural science and management and liberal arts.

Northeastern Junior College Selectivity

Northeastern Junior College maintains an open-admission policy.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 2,751 students (1,470 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Northeastern Junior College.

Student Life

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.

Contacting Northeastern Junior College

Northeastern Junior College
100 College Avenue
Sterling, CO 80751-2944
General Phone: (970) 521-6600
http://www.njc.edu

Northeastern Junior College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts124liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine62EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse
Agricultural Science And Management41farm management, agricultural production, agricultural supply, agricultural operations, agricultural technology
Beauty And Cosmetology16cosmetology
Landscaping And Horticulture6ornamental horticulture
Business And Management4business management, small business management
Family And Social Work3child development
Mechanics And Repair2automobile mechanics

Number of programs and degrees for Northeastern Junior College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1498
Award of less than 1 academic year645
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years452

Student Body

In 2007, Northeastern Junior College had a total enrollment of 2,751 students (1,470 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White84%
Black2%
Hispanic8%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1810%
18-1922%
20-218%
22-246%
25-298%
30-347%
35-396%
40-4916%
50-6415%
65+2%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Colorado93%
Nebraska2%
Idaho1%
Arizona1%

Northeastern Junior College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time30 %

Northeastern Junior College Room and Board (2007)

Northeastern Junior College offers campus housing for 465 of its 1,470 (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.

Northeastern Junior College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,400
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,406
Room and board$ 5,321
Room charge$ 2,484
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,832
Books and supplies$ 1,698
Other expenses$ 4,212

Financial Aid:
Northeastern Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 136100)

Northeastern Junior College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2328

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year23$37,66028$38,420
All faculty totalacademic year23$37,66028$38,420

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Northeastern Junior College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total352964
Basketball131427
Baseball22022
All Other Sports01515

Northeastern Junior College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business Technology
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Ornamental Horticulture

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
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

Northeastern Junior College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northeastern Junior College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in agricultural science and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Northeastern Junior College % of degrees in agricultural science and management
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Northeastern Junior College % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Northeastern Junior College % of degrees in liberal arts
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Northeastern Junior College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Northeastern Junior College % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Northeastern Junior College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Northeastern Junior College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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