Northland Community and Technical College
Thief River Falls, Minnesota · Public · 1,554 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 51 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,348 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,526 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,206 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,823 |
| $110k and up | $18,536 |
| All families (average) | $13,975 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $63,967 | +$26,132 | clears the bar | $12,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $47,413 | +$9,578 | clears the bar | $12,250 | 1.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,472 | +$38,637 | clears the bar | $21,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,886 | +$13,051 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $60,803 | +$22,968 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,115 | +$15,280 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $43,915 | +$6,080 | clears the bar | $11,500 | 1.9 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $60,724 | +$22,889 | clears the bar | $10,753 | 0.5 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $62,961 | +$25,126 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Associate's Degree | $36,865 | -$970 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $64,953 | +$27,118 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $63,434 | +$25,599 | 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.