Northwest Technical Institute

www.nwti.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,184

2023 Average Net Price

$11,187

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

217

99.1% Full-Time

About

Northwest Technical Institute is a higher education institution located in Washington County, AR. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Northwest Technical Institute were Welding Technology (34 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (28 degrees), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (22 degrees).

In 2023, 150 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest Technical Institute. 29.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 70.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (76 degrees), 1.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (56 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Technical Institute is $4,184, which is $−9,628 less than the national average for ($13,813).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Technical Institute is $4,184, which is $9,629 less than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,187.

In 2023, 62% of undergraduate students attending Northwest Technical Institute received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,184

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Northwest Technical Institute was $4,184. The cost of tuition at Northwest Technical Institute is $−9,629 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northwest Technical Institute (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,187

2023 Value

77.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Northwest Technical Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,187. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Northwest Technical Institute grew by 77.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwest Technical Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,267

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwest Technical Institute was of $12,267 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 209% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 33.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northwest Technical Institute (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62% of undergraduate students at Northwest Technical Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 28.7% with respect to 2022, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwest Technical Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Northwest Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 217 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Technical Institute is 215 students and the part-time enrollment is 2. This means that 99.1% of students enrolled at Northwest Technical Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest Technical Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.5% White, 37.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.07% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 2.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.38% Asian, and 0.922% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Northwest Technical Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (34.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (29.7%) and White Female (17.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest Technical Institute in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 217 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Technical Institute is 215 and the part-time enrollment is 2.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwest Technical Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2023 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 Technical Institute was 67%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwest Technical Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
114 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
82 enrolled students
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
11 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest Technical Institute is 52.5% White, 37.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.07% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 2.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.38% Asian, and 0.922% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 62 fewer women than men received degrees from Northwest Technical Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest Technical Institute is white (76 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (56 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Northwest Technical Institute is Welding Technology (34 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (28 degrees) and Automobile Mechanics Technology (22 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest Technical Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (34 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (46 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (17 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 Technical Institute are Registered nurses (1,462,982 people), Software developers (619,507 people), Other managers (197,978 people), Medical & health services managers (162,202 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,074 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest Technical Institute in 2023 are Precision Production (34 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (46 degrees), Engineering Technologies (17 degrees), Health (43 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Technical Institute are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Northwest Technical Institute are Precision Production (34 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (46 degrees), Engineering Technologies (17 degrees), Health (43 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Technical Institute are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,543,236 people), Computer Systems Design (611,181 people), Elementary & secondary schools (284,701 people), Outpatient care centers (250,081 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (219,155 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwest Technical Institute.

Most Common (2023)

Welding Technology
34 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
28 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Northwest Technical Institute was Welding Technology with 34 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Northwest Technical Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

106

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Technical Institute, which is 2.41 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (44).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwest Technical Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Technical Institute in Welding Technology, which is 3.25 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Technical Institute in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 13 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 4% of students graduating from Northwest Technical Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
76 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
56 degrees awarded
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest Technical Institute is white (76 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (56 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
49 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
40 degrees awarded
White Female
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest Technical Institute is white male (49 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (40 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$3.98M

2023 Salaries

12.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Northwest Technical Institute paid a median of $3.98M in salaries, a 12.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.68% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.79% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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