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Northeastern Junior College

Sterling, CO·Public·825 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 825 students.

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Accept
825
Students
$13,224
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$37,700
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Northeastern Junior College is a public institution located in Sterling, Colorado with approximately 825 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,224 per year. Typical graduates earn $37,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Northeastern Junior College (NJC) is a public community college in Sterling, Colorado. It is a member college of the Colorado Community College System.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable two-year start in a small-town setting — graduates leave with just $5,500 in median debt, which is impressively low. The concern is post-graduation earnings, with median income sitting at $37,700 a decade out, so be intentional about using NJC as a transfer launchpad to a four-year program rather than a final destination if higher earning potential is your goal.

Founded
1941
Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Health Professions13%
Business & Marketing11%
Education4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Steve HoweyDalton Knecht

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,582
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,045
Avg Net Price
$13,224
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants37%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$30,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.9x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White68%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino17%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (825 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Northeastern Junior College

100 College Avenue

Sterling, CO 80751-2944

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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