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Northwest Technical College

Northwest Technical College

Northwest Technical College, NTC, is a public, technical college in Bemidji, Minnesota. Established in 1965, the college was formerly known as Bemidji Area Vocational Technical Institute. NTC offers diplomas and associate's degrees in applied science. The study programs include industrial technology, business, health services, education, and marketing. The college also offers distance learning program facilities.

Students participate in intramural athletics through the Bemidji State University. The college has a Campus Government that plans student activities and looks after the interests of students. Skills USA-VICA and Delta Epsilon Chi: Bemidji Chapter are national student organizations at NTC. Financial aid is provided to students who require monetary assistance for their education. Northwest Technical College-Bemidji Foundation scholarships are given to students who are outstanding in extracurricular activities, leadership, service, and academics. Work-study programs are also available.

Overview of Northwest Technical College

Northwest Technical College is in a self-contained town, in Bemidji, MN. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Northwest Technical College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Northwest Technical College include office and administration, nursing and emergency medicine, and construction trades.

Northwest Technical College Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission. Northwest Technical College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Faculty

Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

Northwest Technical College, in 2007, had 1,226 students (796 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Dorm living is common.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Northwest Technical College

Northwest Technical College
905 Grant Avenue SE
Bemidji, MN 56601-4907
General Phone: (218) 333-6600
http://www.ntcmn.edu

Northwest Technical College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine135licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant
Business And Management30business, sales and marketing, accounting technology, accounting, business management
Construction Trades27carpentry, electrician, plumbing
Medical Support And Technology26dental assistant, medical coding, medical lab tech
Office And Administration24administrative assistant, office data entry, general office occupations
Mechanics And Repair14engine machinist, automobile mechanics
Medical Administration9medical secretary, medical transcription
Family And Social Work7child care management
Conservation And Resource Management6forest technology
Therapy And Counseling3massage therapy
Security And Law Enforcement2fire services administration
Engineering Technician2industrial tech
Liberal Arts1general studies

Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Technical College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years10611
Associate's degree10010
Award of less than 1 academic year657
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years153

Student Body

In 2007, Northwest Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,226 students (796 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White78%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian10%
Unknown8%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1921%
20-2118%
22-2417%
25-2916%
30-347%
35-396%
40-497%
50-643%

Northwest Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time47 %
Part-Time35 %

Northwest Technical College Room and Board (2007)

Northwest Technical College offers campus housing for 100 of its 796 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Bemidji, 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.

Northwest Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,660
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,660
Room and board$ 5,874
Room charge$ 3,774
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,100
Books and supplies$ 1,200
Other expenses$ 2,150

Financial Aid:
Northwest Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 575900)

Northwest Technical College Faculty

Northwest Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured717
Non-tenured, but on tenure track04

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year7$56,50021$58,333
All faculty totalacademic year7$56,50021$58,333

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

Northwest Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

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

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Engine Machinist

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Services Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Northwest Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northwest Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%Northwest Technical College Number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Northwest Technical College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Northwest Technical College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Northwest Technical College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Northwest Technical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Northwest Technical College % of degrees in construction trades
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Northwest Technical College % of degrees in office and administration
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching

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