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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.
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.
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.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 304 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 106 | surgical tech, radiographyer, respiratory care tech, respiratory therapy assistant, medical coding, pharmacy tech, cardiovascular tech, medical assistant, ... |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 85 | farm management, agricultural production |
| Liberal Arts | 78 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Business And Management | 57 | special products marketing, sales and marketing, accounting, business management, accounting technology, business, small business management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 57 | aircraft maintenance, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Medical Adminstration | 45 | medical secretary, medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Construction Trades | 45 | electrician, plumbing, carpentry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 33 | criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech, fire-fighting |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 25 | computer networking, computer and info science |
| Production Trades | 22 | welding |
| Office And Administration | 18 | administrative assistant |
| Media | 11 | animation and special effects, radio and TV tech, mass communication |
| Engineering Technician | 10 | architectural drafting, software tech, electronics tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | occupational therapist assistant, health and physical education |
| Transportation | 8 | truck and bus driver |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | child care provider |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 1 | aesthetician and skin care |
Number of programs and degrees for Northland Community And Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 536 | 32 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 231 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 103 | 11 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 48 | 3 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 57% |
| North Dakota | 38% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (218) 681-0776
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,576 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,576 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (218) 681-0867
Northland Community And Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 60 | $52,458 | 51 | $49,387 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $52,458 | 51 | $49,387 |
*: 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
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
(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 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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