Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, Colorado · Public · 786 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Colorado high-school graduate (about $40,674/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 18 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,206 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,583 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,983 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,854 |
| $110k and up | $20,054 |
| All families (average) | $13,801 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $45,306 | +$4,632 | clears the bar | $10,110 | 2.2 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $66,932 | +$26,258 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $75,838 | +$35,164 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $22,488 | -$18,186 | falls short | $6,500 | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,921 | +$6,247 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,858 | +$36,184 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Associate's Degree | $44,537 | +$3,863 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,000 | +$326 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 27.6 yrs |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,609 | +$5,935 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $70,530 | +$29,856 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 56% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.