Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, Minnesota · Public · 751 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr). Another 39 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,638 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,948 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,641 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,654 |
| $110k and up | $16,137 |
| All families (average) | $10,996 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $80,193 | +$42,358 | clears the bar | $16,637 | 0.4 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,720 | +$5,885 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $44,727 | +$6,892 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,685 | +$6,850 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,823 | +$12,988 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,723 | +$6,888 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 50% 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.