Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

Public certificate school in Minden, LA that costs an average of $14,899 a year after financial aid and graduates 63% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$14,899
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
63%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$37,978

PublicRural (fringe)866 undergraduates

Cost of Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$23,378
Tuition and fees, in-state$4,109
Books and supplies$1,385
Average net price after aid$14,899

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$15,043
$30,001–48,000$15,196
$48,001–75,000$14,091
$75,001–110,000$14,219

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate63%
First-year retention79%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$38,571
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$37,978
Rank in Louisiana (earnings)8th of 53 similar colleges
Students with Pell grants58%
Students with federal loans0%

Majors and programs at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (15)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants376$46,583—
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians617$45,915—
Precision Metal Working333$36,736—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians180$32,361—
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies87$21,845—
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services32——
Business/Commerce52——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications27——
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services51——
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers66——
Ground Transportation174——
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)82——
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians63——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians4——
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services———

Associate's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services2——
Business/Commerce1——
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians72——
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants22——

Similar colleges in Louisiana

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Central Louisiana Technical Community CollegeAlexandria$5,162—$35,811
Nunez Community CollegeChalmette$8,271—$40,271
River Parishes Community CollegeGonzales$8,411—$40,167
Fletcher Technical Community CollegeSchriever$9,493—$37,504
Northshore Technical Community CollegeLacombe$8,484—$34,133
SOWELA Technical Community CollegeLake Charles$6,795—$39,491
Louisiana Delta Community CollegeMonroe$11,672—$34,430
Bossier Parish Community CollegeBossier City$8,389—$37,382

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About Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

TypePublic certificate school
LocationMinden, LA
SettingRural (fringe)
Undergraduates866
Student-to-faculty ratio17 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitenltcc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $23,378 a year (tuition and fees: $4,109). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,899 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $15,043.

How much do Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $37,978 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 8th of 53 similar colleges in Louisiana.

What is Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College's graduation rate?

63% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 79% of first-year students return for a second year.