Northwestern Technological Institute

www.northwesterntech.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$30,314

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.24%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

823

100% Full-Time

About

Northwestern Technological Institute is a higher education institution located in Oakland County, MI. In 2019, the most popular < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Northwestern Technological Institute were HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (459 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 492 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwestern Technological Institute. 2.64% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 97.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (318 degrees), 2.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (110 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,314.

In 2021, 66% of undergraduate students attending Northwestern Technological Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$30,314

2021 Value

4.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Northwestern Technological Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,314. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Northwestern Technological Institute grew by 4.42%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwestern Technological 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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Northwestern Technological Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6.45% with respect to 2020, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwestern Technological 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.

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.

1.24%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northwestern Technological Institute was 1.24%, which represents 6 out of the 483 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

Northwestern Technological Institute had a total enrollment of 823 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Northwestern Technological Institute is 823 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Northwestern Technological Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwestern Technological Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.5% White, 35.2% Black or African American, 1.46% Hispanic or Latino, 0.122% Asian, and 0.122% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northwestern Technological Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (51%), followed by Black or African American Male (34.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (1.46%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwestern Technological Institute in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 823 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwestern Technological Institute is 823 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
432 enrolled students
Black or African American
290 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwestern Technological Institute is 52.5% White, 35.2% Black or African American, 1.46% Hispanic or Latino, 0.122% Asian, and 0.122% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 466 fewer women than men received degrees from Northwestern Technological Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwestern Technological Institute is white (318 degrees awarded). There were 2.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (110 degrees).

The most common < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Northwestern Technological Institute is HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (459 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwestern Technological Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (492 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern Technological Institute are Software developers (28,689 people), Other managers (28,488 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (15,254 people), Mechanical engineers (11,385 people), and Industrial engineers, including health & safety (10,211 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwestern Technological Institute in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (492 degrees awarded) (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 Northwestern Technological Institute are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Physician assistants, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Northwestern Technological Institute are Engineering Technologies (492 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern Technological Institute are Computer Systems Design (39,727 people), Construction (24,322 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (15,247 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (14,834 people), and Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. (11,172 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwestern Technological Institute are Engineering Technologies (492 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

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

HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology

Most Common (2019)

459 degrees awarded

In 2019, the most common < 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Northwestern Technological Institute was HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology with 459 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from < 1 year postsecondary certificate programs at Northwestern Technological Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

479

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 479 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern Technological Institute, which is 36.8 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (13).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 479 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern Technological Institute in HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology, which is 36.8 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern Technological Institute in HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology, which is 0.0271 times less than the 479 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 56% of students graduating from Northwestern Technological Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% 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 (2021)

White
318 degrees awarded
Black or African American
110 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwestern Technological Institute is white (318 degrees awarded). There were 2.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (110 degrees).

11.6% of degree recipients (57 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
309 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
106 degrees awarded
White Female
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwestern Technological Institute is white male (309 degrees awarded). There were 2.92 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (106 degrees).