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Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

FINANCIAL AID RATE

87%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

18:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

52

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$3,547

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Multimedia Degree

In its most basic terms, Digital Communication and Multimedia is a field of study fusing art, technology, and business to arrive at products used for commercial purposes. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer multimedia degrees.

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Northland Community and Technical College

910 Elliot Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Northland Community and Technical College, located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, was formed in 2003 through the merger of two previously existing schools in order to reduce costs and make easier the management and operation of schools within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The school maintains a second campus in East Grand Forks, and has over the years seen its service area grow through the merger, expansion and enrollment. The school provides full services, modern facilities, and relevant education for modern students.

Academics

Individuals may choose between programs that provide academic transfer opportunities or programs that allow for career development and training. Individuals may choose to pursue a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a bachelor degree education at Northland Community and Technical College, allowing for low cost, local, education followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete the final two years and earn a degree. Career training programs allow students to pursue an education that provides in depth knowledge and skill development in a high demand field for the purpose of long term employment in that field upon completion.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Any individual who wishes to enroll at NCTC may do so through the completion and submission of the application for admission, payment of fees, and the providing of transcripts and test scores if available. Student must be at least eighteen or have a high school diploma as part of the school's open enrollment policy. Participation in orientation, meeting with a counselor, and the taking of a placement exam should be completed prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants awarded based on need as determined by a student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Multimedia Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northland Community and Technical College has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate0
Less Than Two-Year Award0
Associate's Degree0

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Multimedia program at Northland Community and Technical College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Northland Community and Technical College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Northland Community and Technical College may provide services to students like those listed below:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment

Intercollegiate Athletics

Northland Community and Technical College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Other Sports