Northwest Technical College
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 751 students.
About This School
Northwest Technical College is a public institution located in Bemidji, Minnesota with approximately 751 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,996 per year. Typical graduates earn $37,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Northwest Technical College is a public technical college in Bemidji, Minnesota. It is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. It was founded in 1965 as Bemidji Area Vocational Institute.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable, career-focused credential — median debt at graduation is just $9,500, which is remarkably low and means you won't be buried in loans. That said, median earnings of $37,600 a decade out are modest, so this school makes the most sense if you're pursuing a specific technical program with clear local job demand in the Bemidji area rather than chasing a high salary ceiling. The small enrollment of 654 students suggests a tight-knit environment, but also limited program variety, so confirm your intended field of study is well-supported here before committing.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 27% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (751 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
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.
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