Nursing at Northland Community and Technical College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Northland Community and Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northland Community and Technical College sits in Thief River Falls, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 67 nursing degrees were granted at Northland Community and Technical College.
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Studying Online at Northland Community and Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Northland Community and Technical College. Of 2,631 students, 1,013 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 621 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Northland Community and Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northland Community and Technical College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #19 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #44 of 47 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #91 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #154 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1008 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1473 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Northland Community and Technical College
Students who complete Northland Community and Technical College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,865 |
| 2 years | $53,017 |
| 3 years | $53,541 |
| 4 years | $59,094 |
| 5 years | $64,662 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Northland Community and Technical College earn a median of $59,094, compared with $47,738 for all Northland Community and Technical College graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Northland Community and Technical College comes in at $27,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Northland Community and Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Northland Community and Technical College are 96% women (64) and 4% men (3).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Northland Community and Technical College
Of the 67 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Northland Community and Technical College, 96% were women (64) and 4% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Northland Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 27% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Northland Community and Technical College, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Northland Community and Technical College
The Nursing program at Northland Community and Technical College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 67 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Northland Community and Technical College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.