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. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
Northland Community And Technical College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, the school 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) 681-0701
http://www.northlandcollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 291 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 140 | farm management, agricultural production |
| Medical Support And Technology | 105 | surgical tech, medical coding, pharmacy tech, respiratory therapy assistant, radiographer, cardiovascular tech, phlebotomy, respiratory care tech, ... |
| Business And Management | 94 | special products marketing, sales and marketing, accounting, operations management, business, accounting technology, logistics |
| Liberal Arts | 73 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Mechanics And Repair | 57 | automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance, HVAC, autobody repair |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 52 | fire-fighting, fire protection tech, criminal justice and safety |
| Construction Trades | 47 | electrician, carpentry, plumbing |
| Medical Administration | 34 | medical secretary, medical transcription, medical records tech |
| Production Trades | 21 | welding |
| Engineering Technician | 20 | architectural drafting, manufacturing tech, software tech, electronics tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | computer networking |
| Office And Administration | 15 | administrative assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | occupational therapist assistant, health and physical education |
| Media | 10 | animation and special effects, mass communication |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | teacher aide |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 6 | cosmetology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Northland Community And Technical College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 574 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 194 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 191 | 10 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 47 | 3 |
In 2007, Northland Community And Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,027 students (2,651 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
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 | $ 5,154 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,154 |
| 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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 46 | 41 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 61 | $55,432 | 51 | $54,661 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 61 | $55,432 | 51 | $54,661 |
*: 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/Commerce, General
Logistics and Materials Management
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
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
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
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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