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Northland Community And Technical College

Northland Community And Technical College

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.

Overview of Northland Community And Technical College

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.

Areas of Study

The school students most commonly major in a field related to agricultural science and management.

Northland Community And Technical College Selectivity

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.

Faculty

Northland Community And Technical College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 4,027 enrolled students.

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
http://www.northlandcollege.edu

Northland Community And Technical College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine291licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Agricultural Science And Management140farm management, agricultural production
Medical Support And Technology105surgical tech, medical coding, pharmacy tech, respiratory therapy assistant, radiographer, cardiovascular tech, phlebotomy, respiratory care tech, ...
Business And Management94special products marketing, sales and marketing, accounting, operations management, business, accounting technology, logistics
Liberal Arts73liberal arts and sciences
Mechanics And Repair57automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance, HVAC, autobody repair
Security And Law Enforcement52fire-fighting, fire protection tech, criminal justice and safety
Construction Trades47electrician, carpentry, plumbing
Medical Administration34medical secretary, medical transcription, medical records tech
Production Trades21welding
Engineering Technician20architectural drafting, manufacturing tech, software tech, electronics tech
Computer Science And Engineering17computer networking
Office And Administration15administrative assistant
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy13occupational therapist assistant, health and physical education
Media10animation and special effects, mass communication
Education And Teaching7teacher aide
Beauty And Cosmetology6cosmetology
Therapy And Counseling4massage therapy

Number of programs and degrees for Northland Community And Technical College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree57433
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years19420
Award of less than 1 academic year19110
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years473

Student Body

In 2007, Northland Community And Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,027 students (2,651 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White90%
Black3%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian4%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-1920%
20-2117%
22-2414%
25-2911%
30-347%
35-395%
40-499%
50-646%
65+0%

Northland Community And Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time55 %
Part-Time54 %

Northland Community And Technical College Room and Board (2007)

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 Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

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

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured4641
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1510

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year61$55,43251$54,661
All faculty totalacademic year61$55,43251$54,661

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

Northland Community And Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Northland Community And Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northland Community And Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in agricultural science and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Northland Community And Technical College % of degrees in agricultural science and management
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Northland Community And Technical College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Northland Community And Technical College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%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 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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