Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$3,214
2024 Average Net Price
$8,911
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
1,065
39.3% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
77.4%
72 Graduates

About

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is a higher education institution located in Webster Parish, LA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College were Instrumentation Technology (145 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (99 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (66 degrees).

In 2024, 1,228 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College. 33.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 66.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (639 degrees), 1.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (465 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is $3,214, which is $−4,970 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is $3,214, which is $4,970 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,911.

In 2024, 62% of undergraduate students attending Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,214
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College was $3,214. The cost of tuition at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is $−4,970 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Average Net Price

$8,911
2024 Value
11.6%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,911. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College grew by 11.6%.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,899
Room and Board
$1,300
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College was of $9,899 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.67% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

62%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62% of undergraduate students at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 11.4% with respect to 2023, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 1,065 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is 419 students and the part-time enrollment is 646. This means that 39.3% of students enrolled at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.2% Black or African American, 41.5% White, 4.13% Hispanic or Latino, 2.44% Two or More Races, 1.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.282% Asian.

Students enrolled at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (33.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (24%) and Black or African American Female (19.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.3%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,065 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is 419 and the part-time enrollment is 646. This means that 39.3% of students enrolled at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.1% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

79%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    524 enrolled students
  2. White
    442 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    44 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is 49.2% Black or African American, 41.5% White, 4.13% Hispanic or Latino, 2.44% Two or More Races, 1.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.282% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 40.5% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10 students (0.939%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 412 fewer women than men received degrees from Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is white (639 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (465 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is Instrumentation Technology (145 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (99 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (66 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (341 degrees awarded), Transportation (99 degrees), and Precision Production (182 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College are Registered nurses (1,492,828 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,164 people), Medical & health services managers (162,697 people), Pharmacists (134,449 people), and Other managers (125,044 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (341 degrees awarded), Transportation (99 degrees), Precision Production (182 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (165 degrees), and Construction (37 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College are Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College are Engineering Technologies (341 degrees awarded), Transportation (99 degrees), Precision Production (182 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (165 degrees), and Construction (37 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,601,001 people), Outpatient care centers (277,974 people), Elementary & secondary schools (259,216 people), Offices of physicians (201,556 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (157,375 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College are Engineering Technologies (341 degrees awarded), Transportation (99 degrees), Precision Production (182 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (165 degrees), and Construction (37 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

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Most Common (2024)
  1. Instrumentation Technology
    145 degrees awarded
  2. Welding Technology
    99 degrees awarded
  3. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    66 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College was Instrumentation Technology with 145 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

820
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
408
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 820 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College, which is 2.01 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (408).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 330 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College in Instrumentation Technology, which is 30 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 136 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 17 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

49%
100% Completion Time
73%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 49% of students graduating from Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    639 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    465 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is white (639 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (465 degrees).

1.38% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Male
    480 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Male
    254 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    211 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is white male (480 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (254 degrees).

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Operations

In 2024, Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College had a total salary expenditure of 12.9M. Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College employs 36 Instructors. Most academics at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College are Male Instructor (19), and Female Instructor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 17 employees, Management, with 12 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.07M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College paid a median of $5.07M in salaries, which represents 39.4% of their overall expenditure ($12.9M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$1.92M
Instructional Salaries
36
Number of Employees

In 2024, Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College paid a total of $1.92M to 36 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $763k (4.03%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College were Business and Financial Operations with 17 employees, Management with 12 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 3 employees.

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