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Students attend Northland Career Center in Platte City, Missouri, 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 nursing and emergency medicine and mechanics and repair.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
Northland Career Center has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 43 students at the school (as of 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Northland Career Center promotes a safe and success oriented environment where all students can develop technical and employability skills required in business and continuing education."
More complete details are provided below.
Northland Career Center
1801 Branch & Hwy 92
Platte City, MO 64079
General Phone: (816) 858-5505
Admissions Phone: (816) 858-5505
Financial Aid Phone: (816) 858-5505
http://www.northlandcareercenter.com
Northland Career Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 29 | licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics And Repair | 10 | HVAC, diesel mechanics, electrical installation and repair |
| Office And Administration | 0 | office data entry |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | chef training |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Construction Trades | 0 | carpentry |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | computer systems tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Northland Career Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 39 | 9 |
In 2005, Northland Career Center had a total enrollment of 43 students (42 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 22% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 95% |
| Kansas | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 5 % |
| Part-Time | 13 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 69% |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (816) 858-5505
Financial Aid:
Northland Career Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2188100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (816) 858-5505
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
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
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 10% |  |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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