C
Average
Score: 46/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
51/100 · earnings-weighted

Northshore Technical Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Lacombe, Louisiana 70445
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 35%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
B
70/100
Resources
D
35/100
Experience
C
54/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,716
Total Enrollment
35%
Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
34.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$11,053
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Northshore Technical Community College ▼

48% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$220,441
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,206
1-Year Change
+4.5%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Northshore Technical Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$29,734
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$27,306
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,000
Median debt at graduation
40.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
24.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 56th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (LA wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Northshore Technical Community College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers$39,824$54,434+3%#88 of 152#59—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$38,643$51,796-8%#511 of 757#326$13,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$41,225—————
Precision Metal Working$25,818$41,162-15%#307 of 365#231$10,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$25,451$32,380-6%#454 of 637#207$9,956
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$28,518—————
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies$21,729$19,442-28%#9 of 9#9—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Northshore Technical Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $220,441
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,206/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 70460 (6.1% cap, Slidell)

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🏆 Where Northshore Technical Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Health Aide
of 4 schools
#6
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
of 8 schools
#7
Cloud Computing
of 13 schools
#12
Building/Property Maintenance
of 20 schools
#19
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
of 25 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,214 $3,214

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
64%
Receive Pell Grants
39%
Take Out Loans
$11,053
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$8,500
$30,001 - $48,000$9,519
$48,001 - $75,000$11,369
$75,001 - $110,000$14,052
$110,001+$14,067

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 482 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 409 grads/yr General Studies 204 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 169 grads/yr Electrician 153 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 112 grads/yr Cloud Computing 81 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 81 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 80 grads/yr Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other 73 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 65 grads/yr Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General 58 grads/yr Building/Property Maintenance 56 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 45 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 44 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 42 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 34 grads/yr Health Aide 34 grads/yr Information Technology 32 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Northshore Technical Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer network architects
$130k/yr 179,200 jobs
Information security analysts
$125k/yr 182,800 jobs
Computer systems analysts
$104k/yr 521,100 jobs
Computer science teachers, postsecondary
$97k/yr 44,800 jobs
Computer network support specialists
$73k/yr 152,700 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Student Demographics

5,716
Total Students
53%
Women
36%
Traditional Age (18-24)
48%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Hispanic 5%
Black 30%
Asian 1%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 48%
With Family 52%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,727 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 80%
Hybrid (Some Online) 13%
Fully Online 7%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 36%
25-64 (Adult) 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northshore Technical Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Northshore Technical Community College?
Tuition at Northshore Technical Community College is $3,214 for in-state students and $3,214 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,053.
What is the graduation rate at Northshore Technical Community College?
The graduation rate at Northshore Technical Community College is 35%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Northshore Technical Community College a good school?
Northshore Technical Community College has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Northshore Technical Community College?
Northshore Technical Community College has a total enrollment of 5,716 students.
Is there rental demand near Northshore Technical Community College?
Yes! Approximately 48% of students at Northshore Technical Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,727 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Lacombe area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology