by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Northshore Technical Community College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Northshore Technical Community College was not ranked in College Factual’s Best Overall Colleges report this year. This may be because not enough data was available.
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At Northshore Technical Community College, the student to faculty ratio is 42 to 1. Compared to the national average of 15 to 1, this is somewhat high. This could mean that class sizes may be larger than they are at other colleges or universities or that professors may be required to teach more classes.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Northshore Technical Community College is 65%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Northshore Technical Community College this rate is 59%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
When it comes to finishing their studies on time, those seeking a bachelor’s degree from Northshore Technical Community College have a four-year graduation rate of 35%. This is comparable to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Northshore Technical Community College.
In the current academic year, there are 2,156 undergraduates at Northshore Technical Community College.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Northshore Technical Community College.
The typical net cost at Northshore Technical Community College is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Northshore Technical Community College
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8,500 | $9,519 | $11,369 | $14,052 | $14,067 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Northshore Technical Community College, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Northshore Technical Community College, approximately 16% of students took out student loans averaging $7,258 a year. That adds up to $29,032 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 15.6%. This is significantly higher than the national default rate of 10.1%, which means you could have trouble paying back your student loans if you take any out. Get more details about paying for Northshore Technical Community College.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Northshore Technical Community College make about $29,734 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. Unfortunately, this is 40% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Northshore Technical Community College make the most money.
Northshore Technical Community College is an public institution located in Lacombe, Louisiana. Students who love country life may enjoy the rural location of Northshore Technical Community College. Get more details about the location of Northshore Technical Community College.
Get in touch with Northshore Technical Community College can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 65556 Centerpoint Blvd., Lacombe, LA 70445 |
| Phone: | 9855451500 |
| Website: | northshorecollege.edu/ |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 15 majors graduated from Northshore Technical Community College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,390 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking | 563 | NA |
| Precision Metal Working | 417 | $24,914 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 218 | NA |
| Electrical & Power Installation | 211 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 190 | NA |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 154 | $35,116 |
| Allied Health Services | 102 | $22,239 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling | 80 | NA |
| Other Mechanic Technologies | 73 | NA |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
1,285 students took at least one online class at Northshore Technical Community College.
Learn more about online learning at Northshore Technical Community College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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