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Students attend Northland Career Center in Platte City, MO, a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Northland Career Center degrees go up to the Certificate.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Northland Career Center is known for its programs in office and administration and nursing and emergency medicine.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 39 students at Northland Career Center (as of 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Northland Career Center promotes a safe and success oriented environment where all students have the opportunity to develop technical, interpersonal, academic and employability skills required for continuing education and the workforce."
More complete details are provided below.
Northland Career Center
1801 Branch & Hwy 92
Platte City, MO 64079
General Phone: (816) 858-5505
http://www.northlandcareercenter.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 30 | licensed practical nurse |
| Office and Administration | 2 | office data entry |
| Production Trades | 2 | welding |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 1 | chef training |
| Mechanics and Repair | 1 | diesel mechanics, HVAC |
| Construction Trades | 0 | carpentry |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | computer systems tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Northland Career Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 36 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Northland Career Center had a total enrollment of 39 students (46 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| American Indian | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 21% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 87% |
| Kansas | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 75% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Platte City, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Northland Career Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2188100)
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northland Career Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study
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