Northland Community and Technical College (Northland)
Public two-year college in Thief River Falls, MN that costs an average of $19,003 a year after financial aid and graduates 51% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$19,003
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
51%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$49,659
PublicTown (remote)1,554 undergraduates
Cost of Northland
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $25,441 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,589 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Average net price after aid | $19,003 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $14,912 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,676 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,436 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,887 |
| $110,001+ | $23,913 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Northland's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 51% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 70% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $48,329 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $49,659 |
| Rank in Minnesota (earnings) | 13th of 20 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $13,431 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $153 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 26% |
| Students with federal loans | 21% |
Majors and programs at Northland
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (31)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | 33 | $56,194 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 72 | $47,604 | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 34 | $47,201 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 33 | $44,667 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 233 | $44,639 | $13,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 46 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Agriculture | 10 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 10 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 14 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 5 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 16 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 10 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 10 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 8 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 14 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | — | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 9 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 23 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (29)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 133 | $71,530 | $20,750 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 62 | $57,604 | $15,102 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 15 | $55,504 | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 26 | $49,788 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 37 | $44,790 | — |
| Business/Commerce | 31 | $43,813 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 221 | $41,258 | $11,700 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 17 | $30,709 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 9 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization | — | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 4 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 10 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 4 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 25 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 20 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 20 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Minnesota
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | Alexandria | $19,595 | — | $53,136 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | Brainerd | $15,556 | — | $46,663 |
| South Central College | North Mankato | $12,198 | — | $49,271 |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing | $12,194 | — | $49,714 |
| Ridgewater College | Willmar | $17,043 | — | $50,062 |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount | $20,329 | — | $56,812 |
| Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights | $19,451 | — | $56,727 |
| Lake Superior College | Duluth | $17,272 | — | $49,942 |
About Northland
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Thief River Falls, MN |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 1,554 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | northlandcollege.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Northland cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $25,441 a year (tuition and fees: $6,589). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $19,003 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $14,912.
How much do Northland graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $49,659 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 13th of 20 similar colleges in Minnesota.
What is Northland's graduation rate?
51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 70% of first-year students return for a second year.