B
Good
Score: 62/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
72/100 · earnings-weighted

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Minden, Louisiana 71055
Outcomes
B+
74/100
Affordability
A
83/100
Resources
C+
59/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
D
34/100

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

1,044
Total Enrollment
73%
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$10,081
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Northwest Louisiana 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
$133,835
Avg Monthly Rent
$819
1-Year Change
-7.5%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$32,503
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,084
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
77.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
56%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 68th 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 Northwest Louisiana 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—$86,604+63%#15 of 152#10—
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians$46,892$82,769+27%#5 of 22#2—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$43,922$53,726-4%#452 of 757#251—
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)$33,495$40,498-16%#192 of 226#137—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$30,348$38,945-25%#280 of 319#228—
Ground Transportation$24,514$38,929-25%#95 of 103#89—
Precision Metal Working$23,313$36,450-25%#344 of 365#317—
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies$17,649$23,162-15%#7 of 9#7—

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 Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $133,835
  • Avg rent near campus: $819/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 71055 (4.8% cap, Minden)

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🏆 Where Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Ranks

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

🥇
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
of 24 schools
🥇
Welding Technology/Welder
of 100 schools
🥇
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
of 17 schools
🥇
Health Aide
of 4 schools
🥈
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
of 100 schools
🥈
Barbering/Barber
of 100 schools
🥈
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 81 schools
#4
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
of 100 schools
#4
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

88%
Receive Any Aid
71%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$10,081
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$9,710
$30,001 - $48,000$9,568
$48,001 - $75,000$11,510

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Instrumentation Technology/Technician 341 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 174 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 144 grads/yr Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation 99 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 88 grads/yr Health Aide 66 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 59 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 53 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 48 grads/yr Electrician 37 grads/yr Barbering/Barber 37 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 35 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 23 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 10 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 8 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 6 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians
$71k/yr 15,000 jobs
Precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other
$67k/yr 10,800 jobs
Calibration technologists and technicians
$65k/yr 15,800 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
Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Pile driver operators
$71k/yr 3,200 jobs
Rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators
$67k/yr 15,000 jobs

Student Demographics

1,044
Total Students
39%
Women
56%
Traditional Age (18-24)
48%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 45%
Hispanic 4%
Black 42%
Asian 1%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 48%
With Family 52%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~502 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 89%
Hybrid (Some Online) 10%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 56%
25-64 (Adult) 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northwest Louisiana 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 Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College?
Tuition at Northwest Louisiana 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 $10,081.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College?
The graduation rate at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is 73%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College a good school?
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College has a Repit College Score of 62/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College?
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College has a total enrollment of 1,044 students.
Is there rental demand near Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College?
Yes! Approximately 48% of students at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 502 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Minden area.

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