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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.
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 is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
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.
Northwest Technical Institute
709 S Old Missouri Rd
Springdale, AR 72764
http://www.nti.tec.ar.us
Northwest Technical Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 610 | electrician, plumbing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 603 | computer and info science, computer programming |
| Engineering Technician | 241 | architectural drafting, HVAC tech, electronics tech, electromechanical tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 199 | HVAC, industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, small engine mechanics, electrical installation and repair |
| Liberal Arts | 129 | Spanish language, sociology, American history, English composition, comparative literature |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 105 | licensed practical nurse |
| Production Trades | 85 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Transportation | 75 | truck and bus driver, construction equipment operation, aviation tech |
| Office And Administration | 58 | general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 48 | accounting, MIS, human resources |
| Medical Adminstration | 45 | medical records tech, medical office management |
| Animal Science And Care | 39 | animal grooming |
| Mathematics | 29 | mathematics and statistics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 26 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 21 | crafts and folk art |
| Medical Support And Technology | 19 | surgical tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | security and protective services |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Technical Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1,330 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1,002 | 10 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 99% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 23 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 56% |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,225 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,909 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Northwest Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2073700)
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northwest Technical Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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