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Northwest Technical Institute

Overview of Northwest Technical Institute

Northwest Technical Institute can be found in Eagan, MN (a small city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Northwest Technical Institute.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in engineering technician.

Northwest Technical Institute Selectivity

Northwest Technical Institute is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.

Faculty

Classes at Northwest Technical Institute are less crowded than at many schools.

Student Body

In 2007, 72 students were enrolled in the school. A very high share of students at Northwest Technical Institute are male.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Northwest Technical Insatitute is to be the pre-eminent institution of higher learning in the training of high school graduates for a career in Engineering or Architectural CAD Technology at the Associate Degree level. This training will be conducted in the Minneapolis-St.Paul metropolitan area to meet the needs of industry in that area. This mission will be accomplished by exceeding the expectations of NTI students, NTI graduates, and industry."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Northwest Technical Institute

Northwest Technical Institute
950 Blue Gentian Road Suite#500
Eagan, MN 55121-1576
http://www.nti.edu

Northwest Technical Institute Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Engineering Technician51CAD and design, architectural drafting

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

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree512

Student Body

In 2007, Northwest Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 72 students (72 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White92%
Black1%
Asian3%
Unknown4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1986%
20-217%
22-243%
25-291%
30-341%
35-391%

Northwest Technical Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time86 %

Northwest Technical Institute Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Eagan, 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 Institute Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 14,845
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 14,845
Books and supplies$ 750

Financial Aid:
Northwest Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 826700)

Northwest Technical Institute Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track70

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year7$61,0000*
All faculty totalcalendar year7$61,0000*

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

Northwest Technical Institute Degree Programs (2007)

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

Northwest Technical Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northwest Technical Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Northwest Technical Institute % of degrees in engineering technician
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Northwest Technical Institute Male % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Northwest Technical Institute Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 10%Northwest Technical Institute Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library

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