Nursing at Northland Community and Technical College

Thief River Falls, MN · Public · Associate Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

a compact campus enrolling 1,382 students in Thief River Falls, MN.

Program Analysis

At $67,075/yr, Nursing graduates from Northland Community and Technical College land near the $69,474 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 57.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Nursing programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Nursing's career paths, with 39% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $21,250 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #635 of 947 Nursing programs, Northland Community and Technical College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

There are 4 registered apprenticeship pathways mapped to Nursing, including Home Health Director (median $117,960/yr). Apprenticeships offer an alternative route that combines paid work with structured training.

79 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
74
Low End
79
Score
79
High End
Earnings $67,075/yr (-3% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$67K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
58.0x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$12,524
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,250
3.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$64,662
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Nursing graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Nurse anesthetists $223,210 +8.6% 83%
Nurse practitioners $129,210 +40.1% 52%
Nurse midwives $128,790 +11.1% 61%
Nurse anesthetists
$223,210
+8.6% growth 83% AI-proof
Nurse practitioners
$129,210
+40.1% growth 52% AI-proof
Nurse midwives
$128,790
+11.1% growth 61% AI-proof

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Nursing Career Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Northland Community and Technical College's Nursing program score?
A score of 79/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Northland Community and Technical College trails the majority of Nursing programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
Will AI affect Nursing careers?
AI won't eliminate Nursing careers, but it may reshape them. At Northland Community and Technical College, a score of 79/100 already accounts for the 39% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Nursing program at Northland Community and Technical College?
Beyond Northland Community and Technical College's classroom route, 4 registered apprenticeships map to Nursing careers — including Home Health Director. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
What's the job market like for Nursing from Northland Community and Technical College?
At 292,500 annual openings, Nursing has a very large employment base. Northland Community and Technical College graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →