Northwest Technical College

Northwest Technical College is a public community college located in Bemidji, MN. It offers 58 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 32 programs). It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,226 for Minnesota residents and $6,246 for out-of-state students at Northwest Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($6,465) of public community colleges in Minnesota.

It has 721 students that are lower than the average population (2,862 students) of community colleges in Minnesota. In addition, 374 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Minnesota community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $37,600.

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Academic Overview

Northwest Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Bemidji, Minnesota. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,226 for Minnesota residents and $6,246 for other students on average. It offers 58 degree programs through 18 Certificate, 21 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 32 programs (8 Certificate, 11 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $37,600.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	905 Grant Avenue SE, Bemidji, MN
Phone	218-333-6600
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$6,226 Out-of-State$6,246
Student Population »	721 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	35%
Transfer-out Rate	25%
Retention Rate	56% (Full-time) 15% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,231
Students to Faculty	16:1 (6.25%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$37,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,226 for Minnesota residents and $6,246 for out-of-state students at Northwest Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($6,465) over public community colleges in Minnesota.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Northwest Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Minnesota community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Minnesota Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$6,226	$6,246
Books & Supplies	$1,600
Off-Campus Living Costs	$12,159
Average Financial Aid	$5,231
Cost of Attendance	$19,985	$20,005
After Financial Aid	$14,754	$14,774
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$37,600

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Minnesota Residents	Out-of-State Students
Northwest Technical College	$6,226	$6,246
Public Community Colleges in Minnesota	$6,041	$6,465
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Northwest Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 32 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 8 Certificate, 11 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	8	11	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	18	21	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Forest Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Development	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Building/Property Maintenance	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	74 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 721 students at Northwest Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 254 male students and 540 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	794	252	542
Male Students	254	149	105
Female Students	540	103	437

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Northwest Technical College, there are 721 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 605 students were attending classes through distance learning (374 students are enrolled exclusively and 231 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	721
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	374
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	231
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	116

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