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Northland Community & Technical College, also known as NCTC, is a two-year, community college located in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, United States. It also operates a campus in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The College grants associate in arts, associate in science, and associate in applied science degrees as well as diplomas and certificates in a variety of subjects.
NCTC has an active student life. The campus hosts a wide variety of student clubs and organizations including the Auto Technology Club, Construction Electricity Club, MultiCultural Club, and Dance Club. NCTC operates a student-run radio station known as KSRQ "Pioneer 90.1" FM. Their sports teams are known as the Pioneers.
The main campus of Northland Community And Technical College is in Thief River Falls, MN (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. Northland Community And Technical College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to agricultural science and management.
Northland Community And Technical College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Northland Community And Technical College had 4,027 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Northland Community And Technical College
1101 Hwy # 1 East
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
General Phone: (218) 683-8800
http://www.northlandcollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 265 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 182 | farm management, agricultural production |
| Medical Support and Technology | 108 | medical coding, respiratory therapy assistant, pharmacy tech, surgical tech, radiographer, respiratory care tech, phlebotomy, cardiovascular tech, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 106 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 63 | special products marketing, sales and marketing, accounting, operations management, accounting technology, business management |
| Construction Trades | 58 | electrician, carpentry, plumbing |
| Engineering Technician | 44 | manufacturing tech, architectural drafting, quality control tech, software tech, electronics tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 39 | autobody repair, aircraft maintenance, HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 37 | criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech, fire-fighting |
| Medical Administration | 36 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Office and Administration | 18 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 17 | welding |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 17 | occupational therapist assistant, health and physical education |
| Education and Teaching | 14 | teacher aide |
| Media | 9 | mass communication, animation and special effects |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | massage therapy |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 7 | cosmetology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer networking |
Number of programs and degrees for Northland Community And Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 555 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 221 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 211 | 10 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 47 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Northland Community And Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,027 students (2,814 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Thief River Falls, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,936 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,936 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
Financial Aid:
Northland Community And Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 238500)
Northland Community And Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 49 | 39 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
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 | 58 | $59,720 | 52 | $58,712 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 58 | $59,720 | 52 | $58,712 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Special Products Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Software Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northland Community And Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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