Is Northwest Technical College worth it?

Bemidji, MN · Public · 2-year

Northwest Technical College is a public, two-year institution in Bemidji, Minnesota (small town). It awarded 242 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, medical insurance coding specialist and electrician.

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Federal context for Northwest Technical College

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$43,808

Median earnings 4 years after

$55,473

Median earnings 10 years after

$42,930

Average net price

$10,996

Completion rate

50%

Completions (2024)

242

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

751

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$72,778$80,19358
Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersUndergraduate certificate$43,720N/A20
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$36,203$44,72318
Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersAssociate$44,727N/A17
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate$25,980$44,68517
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$41,497$50,82316
ForestryUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate94
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 1-2 yrs20
Community Health Services/Liaison/CounselingCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr19
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr15
Plumbing Technology/PlumberCertificate 2-4 yrs12
ElectricianAssociate11
Dental Assisting/AssistantCertificate 1-2 yrs11
ElectricianCertificate 2-4 yrs10
Plumbing Technology/PlumberCertificate 1-2 yrs7
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderCertificate 1-2 yrs7

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance47%1,740
Construction10%363
Retail Trade8%286
Manufacturing6%230
Public Administration5%201
Educational Services5%167
Accommodation and Food Services4%151
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services3%102

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Sources: federal figures for Northwest Technical College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Minnesota. Counts under 10 are not published.

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