Northland Pioneer College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,948

2021 Average Net Price

$7,913

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,786

15.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

21.9%

7 Graduates

About

Northland Pioneer College is a higher education institution located in Navajo County, AZ. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Northland Pioneer College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (42 degrees awarded), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (24 degrees), and Hair Styling & Design (19 degrees).

In 2021, 564 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northland Pioneer College. 46.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (340 degrees), 3.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (103 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northland Pioneer College is $1,948, which is $−6,020 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Northland Pioneer College is $1,948, which is $−6,020 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,913.

In 2021, 100% of undergraduate students attending Northland Pioneer College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,948

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Northland Pioneer College was $1,948. The cost of tuition at Northland Pioneer College is $−6,020 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northland Pioneer College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,913

2021 Value

24.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Northland Pioneer College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,913. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Northland Pioneer College grew by 24.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northland Pioneer College (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

$8,076

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northland Pioneer College was of $8,076 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northland Pioneer College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

100% of undergraduate students at Northland Pioneer College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 16.3% with respect to 2020, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northland Pioneer College (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northland Pioneer College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Northland Pioneer College had a total enrollment of 2,786 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Northland Pioneer College is 435 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,351. This means that 15.6% of students enrolled at Northland Pioneer College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northland Pioneer College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.8% White, 28.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.05% Two or More Races, 0.79% Asian, 0.467% Black or African American, and 0.287% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northland Pioneer College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.4%), followed by White Female (23.4%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (21.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

15.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northland Pioneer College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,786 students. The full-time enrollment at Northland Pioneer College is 435 and the part-time enrollment is 2,351. This means that 15.6% of students enrolled at Northland Pioneer College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northland Pioneer College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

42%

2021 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 Northland Pioneer College was 42%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Northland Pioneer College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northland Pioneer College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,415 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
791 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
405 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northland Pioneer College is 50.8% White, 28.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.05% Two or More Races, 0.79% Asian, 0.467% Black or African American, and 0.287% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 74 students (2.66%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 40 fewer women than men received degrees from Northland Pioneer College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northland Pioneer College is white (340 degrees awarded). There were 3.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (103 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Northland Pioneer College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (42 degrees awarded), followed by Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (24 degrees) and Hair Styling & Design (19 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northland Pioneer College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (162 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (21 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (48 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northland Pioneer College are Other managers (43,347 people), Construction managers (40,234 people), Software developers (32,243 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (16,778 people), and Chief executives & legislators (13,380 people).

The most specialized majors at Northland Pioneer College in 2021 are Precision Production (162 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (21 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (48 degrees), Construction (17 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (54 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Northland Pioneer College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Physician assistants, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Northland Pioneer College are Precision Production (162 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (21 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (48 degrees), Construction (17 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (54 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northland Pioneer College are Construction (95,628 people), Computer Systems Design (47,097 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (20,420 people), Restaurants & Food Services (18,743 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (16,562 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northland Pioneer College.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
40 degrees awarded
General Studies
37 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
12 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Northland Pioneer College was Registered Nursing with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Northland Pioneer College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

302

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

262

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 302 degrees were awarded to men at Northland Pioneer College, which is 1.15 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (262).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northland Pioneer College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 154 degrees were awarded to men at Northland Pioneer College in Welding Technology, which is 19.3 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Northland Pioneer College in Registered Nursing, which is 4.71 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 4% of students graduating from Northland Pioneer College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 9% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 9% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (45.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Northland Pioneer College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (45.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
340 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
103 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
87 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northland Pioneer College is white (340 degrees awarded). There were 3.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (103 degrees).

2.13% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
184 degrees awarded
White Female
156 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
65 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northland Pioneer College is white male (184 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (156 degrees).

Operations

Northland Pioneer College has an endowment valued at nearly $12.4k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 415k (3.34k%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Northland Pioneer College had a total salary expenditure of 31.3M. Northland Pioneer College employs 75 Instructors. Most academics at Northland Pioneer College are Female Instructor (41), and Male Instructor (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northland Pioneer College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 29 employees, Management, with 16 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 16 employees.

Endowment

$12.4k

2021 Endowment

Northland Pioneer College has an endowment valued at about $12.4k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Northland Pioneer College stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.28M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northland Pioneer College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15M

2021 Salaries

4.9%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Northland Pioneer College paid a median of $15M in salaries, which represents 47.8% of their overall expenditure ($31.3M) and a 4.9% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.9M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Northland Pioneer College paid a total of $4.9M to 75 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

75 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northland Pioneer College was Instructor with 75 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northland Pioneer College were Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees, Management with 16 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northland Pioneer College was Female Instructor with 41 employees, and Male Instructor with 34 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northland Pioneer College.