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Northland Pioneer College, also known as NPC, is a regionally accredited, publicly supported, comprehensive community college located in Arizona. The college, founded in 1972, offers more than 8,000 courses during the fall and spring semesters, and over 2,000 courses during the summer sessions.
NPC boasts a diverse and active student life, hosting a variety of programs and activities for the students. These include special events, recreational opportunities, and educational trips. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations such as the Student Government Association (SGA), Music/ Theatre/ Speech, the Outdoor Club, and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK).
The main campus of Northland Pioneer College is in Holbrook, AZ (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Northland Pioneer College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching and construction trades.
Northland Pioneer College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 4,686 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Northland Pioneer College.
The school offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Northland Pioneer College creates, supports and promotes lifelong learning."
More complete details are provided below.
Northland Pioneer College
2251 E. Navajo Blvd.
Holbrook, AZ 86025-0610
General Phone: (928) 524-7600
http://www.npc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 62 | general studies, library assistant, museum studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 45 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Construction Trades | 41 | carpentry, construction, property management, building inspector, electrician |
| Education and Teaching | 26 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, early childhood special ed, teacher aide, elementary school teaching, teaching assistants, early childhood education |
| Production Trades | 15 | upholsterer, welding, machinist, cabinetmaking |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 6 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Business and Management | 5 | accounting technology, business management, merchandising sales and marketing, business, hospitality marketing, MIS, small business operations, small business management |
| Office and Administration | 4 | office data entry, administrative assistant, word processing |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | child care management, child care provider, public administration, child development, housing and human environments |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical records admin, medical office assistant, medical transcription, medical receptionist |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 3 | cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Law | 2 | legal secretary, legal assistant, legal professions, court reporting |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | information science, computer graphics, database administration, computer networking |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | photography, commercial art, commercial photography |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | drafting, architectural drafting, water quality and recycling tech, CAD and design, electronics tech, industrial tech, instrumentation tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 0 | massage therapy, community health services, substance abuse counseling |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 0 | restaurant and catering management |
| Science | 0 | biological and physical sciences |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | horticultural science, range management, turf management |
| Engineering | 0 | archeology |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agriculture |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | parks and recreation management |
| Animal Science and Care | 0 | animal science |
| Mechanics and Repair | 0 | industrial electronics tech, industrial mechanics, computer repair, electrical installation and repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Northland Pioneer College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 145 | 56 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 54 | 55 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 22 | 47 |
In 2007-2008, Northland Pioneer College had a total enrollment of 4,686 students (4,359 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 26% |
| Unknown | 12% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 29 % |
| Part-Time | 12 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Holbrook, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,152 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,050 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Northland Pioneer College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1186200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 42 | 38 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $51,910 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $47,234 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $47,234 | 5 | $59,511 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 38 | $53,958 | 32 | $53,543 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $53,958 | 33 | $53,641 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
Management Information Systems, General
Small Business Administration/Management
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teaching Assistants/Aides, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Housing and Human Environments, Other
Public Administration
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Horticultural Science
Range Science and Management
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Museology/Museum Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
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
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Word Processing
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northland Pioneer College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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