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Northwest Technical College, also known as NTC, was established in 1965, and is located in Bemidji, Minnesota. The campus of the college occupies an area of over 100,000 square feet. Northwest Technical College offers more than 40 programs in the areas of health, human, and protective services, business, business, and industrial technology. Various certificates, diplomas, and distance education programs are also available here.
Northwest Technical College aims at maintaining an active athletic life for the development of its students. The intramural sports teams of the institute participate in flag football, sand volleyball, broomball, basketball, hockey, soccer, softball, and volleyball, through the Bemidji State University.
Rock Spring, GA is home to Northwestern Technical College. Rock Spring is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Northwestern Technical College go up to the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in transportation and office and administration.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Northwestern Technical College has 2,275 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Northwestern Technical College
265 Bicentennial Trail
Rock Spring, GA 30739
General Phone: (706) 764-3510
http://www.northwesterntech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 185 | operations management, accounting technology, human resources |
| Mechanics and Repair | 162 | automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, electrical installation and repair, computer repair, HVAC |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 160 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Transportation | 128 | truck and bus driver |
| Family and Social Work | 79 | child care provider, social work courses |
| Medical Support and Technology | 77 | medical coding, surgical tech, phlebotomy, medical assistant, cardiovascular tech, pharmacy tech |
| Office and Administration | 68 | general office occupations, administrative assistant, word processing, data entry |
| Education and Teaching | 56 | early childhood education |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 52 | cosmetology, manicurist |
| Production Trades | 51 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 47 | computer networking, data processing tech, web design, computer security |
| Medical Administration | 41 | medical transcription, medical receptionist |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 39 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Engineering Technician | 32 | CAD and design, drafting, architectural drafting |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 16 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | technical and business writing |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwestern Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 763 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 189 | 16 |
| Associate's degree | 167 | 15 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 85 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Northwestern Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,275 students (1,856 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 99% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,539 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,835 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Northwestern Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 525700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 34 |
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 | 20 | $47,918 | 28 | $48,979 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $47,918 | 28 | $48,979 |
*: 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 | * | 6 | $58,958 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 6 | $58,958 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Technical and Business Writing
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Word Processing
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northwestern Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes 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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