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Northwest Technical Institute, Arkansas

Overview of Northwest Technical Institute

Northwest Technical Institute can be found in Springdale, Arkansas (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Certificate is the highest degree at Northwest Technical Institute.

Areas of Study

The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The range of program offerings available from Northwest Technical Institute is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at the school are in computer science and engineering and construction trades.

Northwest Technical Institute Selectivity

Northwest Technical Institute is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Student Body

In 2005, 261 students were enrolled in the school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Changing lives through education, training and skill development."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Northwest Technical Institute

Northwest Technical Institute
709 S Old Missouri Rd
Springdale, AR 72764
http://www.nti.tec.ar.us

Northwest Technical Institute Programs and Degrees (2005)

Northwest Technical Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Construction Trades610electrician, plumbing
Computer Science And Engineering603computer and info science, computer programming
Engineering Technician241architectural drafting, HVAC tech, electronics tech, electromechanical tech
Mechanics And Repair199HVAC, industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, small engine mechanics, electrical installation and repair
Liberal Arts129Spanish language, sociology, American history, English composition, comparative literature
Nursing And Emergency Medicine105licensed practical nurse
Production Trades85welding, machine shop assistant
Transportation75truck and bus driver, construction equipment operation, aviation tech
Office And Administration58general office occupations, administrative assistant
Business And Management48accounting, MIS, human resources
Medical Adminstration45medical records tech, medical office management
Animal Science And Care39animal grooming
Mathematics29mathematics and statistics
Therapy And Counseling26psychology
Fine Arts21crafts and folk art
Medical Support And Technology19surgical tech
Security And Law Enforcement0security and protective services

Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Technical Institute in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year1,33028
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1,00210

Student Body

In 2005, Northwest Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 261 students (209 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White95%
Black1%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
American Indian0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Arkansas99%
Oklahoma1%

Northwest Technical Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time81 %
Part-Time23 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating56%

Northwest Technical Institute Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Springdale, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Northwest Technical Institute Degree Programs (2005)

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician

FINE ARTS
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry

LIBERAL ARTS
American History (United States)
Comparative Literature
English Composition
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Protective Services, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Northwest Technical Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northwest Technical Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%Northwest Technical Institute Number of degree programs
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Northwest Technical Institute % of degrees in construction trades
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Northwest Technical Institute % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Northwest Technical Institute Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Male % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Northwest Technical Institute Male % of student body
% of degrees in engineering technician
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Northwest Technical Institute % of degrees in engineering technician
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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