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Northland Community And Technical College, Minnesota

Overview of Northland Community And Technical College

The main campus of Northland Community And Technical College is in Thief River Falls, Minnesota (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. Northland Community And Technical College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. Northland Community And Technical College students most commonly major in a field related to agricultural science and management and nursing and emergency medicine.

Northland Community And Technical College Selectivity

The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending Northland Community And Technical College come from a variety of places, in and out of state.

Faculty

The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.

Student Body

In 2005, Northland Community And Technical College had 3,654 enrolled students.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Northland Community & Technical College, an accredited College that provides technical and liberal arts education, is dedicated to creating a quality learning environment through partnerships with students, communities, businesses and other educational institutions."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Northland Community And Technical College

Northland Community And Technical College
1101 Hwy # 1 East
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
General Phone: (218) 681-0701
Admissions Phone: (218) 681-0776
Financial Aid Phone: (218) 681-0867
http://www.northlandcollege.edu

Northland Community And Technical College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Northland Community And Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine304licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Medical Assistant And Technician106surgical tech, radiographyer, respiratory care tech, respiratory therapy assistant, medical coding, pharmacy tech, cardiovascular tech, medical assistant, ...
Agricultural Science And Management85farm management, agricultural production
Liberal Arts78liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities
Business And Management57special products marketing, sales and marketing, accounting, business management, accounting technology, business, small business management
Mechanics And Repair57aircraft maintenance, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, HVAC
Medical Adminstration45medical secretary, medical records tech, medical transcription
Construction Trades45electrician, plumbing, carpentry
Security And Law Enforcement33criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech, fire-fighting
Computer Science And Engineering25computer networking, computer and info science
Production Trades22welding
Office And Administration18administrative assistant
Media11animation and special effects, radio and TV tech, mass communication
Engineering Technician10architectural drafting, software tech, electronics tech
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy10occupational therapist assistant, health and physical education
Transportation8truck and bus driver
Family And Social Work3child care provider
Beauty And Cosmetology1aesthetician and skin care

Number of programs and degrees for Northland Community And Technical College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree53632
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years23120
Award of less than 1 academic year10311
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years483

Student Body

In 2005, Northland Community And Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,654 students (2,567 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White89%
Black2%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian3%
Other Races5%
(Foreign Students)0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Minnesota57%
North Dakota38%
Wisconsin1%

Northland Community And Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time53 %
Part-Time33 %

Northland Community And Technical College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Northland Community And Technical College Faculty

Northland Community And Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year60$52,45851$49,387
All faculty totalacademic year60$52,45851$49,387

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

Northland Community And Technical College Degree Programs (2005)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
Special Products Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Software Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
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
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
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

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

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Northland Community And Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northland Community And Technical College Apart:

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% of degrees in agricultural science and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Northland Community And Technical College % of degrees in agricultural science and management
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Northland Community And Technical College Number of degree programs
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Northland Community And Technical College % of students from other states
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Northland Community And Technical College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Northland Community And Technical College % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Northland Community And Technical College Male % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Northland Community And Technical College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Northland Community And Technical College Number of students
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement 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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