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FINANCIAL AID RATE

93%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

21:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

88

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,063

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Plumber Courses

The Plumbing Technology and Plumber field of study in focused on the assessment, analysis, and installation of systems that carry fluid for many residential and commercial applications. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer plumber courses.

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Northwest Technical College

1900 8th Ave NW, Austin, MN

Northwest Technical College started as Bemidji Area Vocational Technical Institute in 1960 offering only two programs: Carpentry and Automotive Mechanics. Over the years, this school was known in different names and along with its development is the creation of several new programs.

NTC campus is located at Beimidji, Minnesota. This school now offers two-year associate degree, diploma and certificate programs designed to provide vast learning opportunities in line with the current market needs with 698 courses to choose from. Among the top programs offered at NTC are business, health, human and protective services, environmental and industrial technology career programs.These programs are aimed at equipping students with the necessary practical skills and knowledge to pursue a professional career. NTC also offers continuing education courses for professional advancement and competency development to keep up with the current industry trends.

With its commitment to provide quality education at an affordable tuition, NTC employs an open enrolment system to accommodate more students wherein applicants are required to submit their high school diploma and GED. Students in this school are provided with a conducive learning environment which may be on campus, online or both with a flexible schedule.

As part of NTC’s career services, graduate students are assisted in finding a suitable job within a year and they are also provided with updates on job openings. NTC also established a Learning Enrichment Center, a resource center for tutoring, testing and future employment assistance to enhance the students’ learning experience.  Courses and an application for admission can be found on the NTC site or by requesting information from this portal today.

Students Enrolled in the Plumber Program

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

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Less Than Four-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate0
Less Than Four-Year Award8

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male8
Female0

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White8

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 Plumber program at Northwest Technical College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Plumbers

Description

Assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems, according to specifications or plumbing codes.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, plumbers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.5% from 2014 to 2024

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

Description

Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. May patch walls and partitions of tank, replace damaged drain tile, or repair breaks in underground piping.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.3% from 2014 to 2024

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the students Northwest Technical College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college 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 support students and graduates, Northwest Technical College may provide services to students like:

  • Distance learning
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Employment search assistance