Northwest Lineman College: Accreditation and Overview

Northwest Lineman College (NLC), established in 1993, is a private vocational technical college focused on providing training programs for careers in the power delivery industry. This article provides an overview of NLC, focusing on its accreditation status, program details, and performance metrics based on available data.

Institutional Overview

Northwest Lineman College operates with the main physical location at 2009 Challenger Ave, Oroville, CA 95965. The college has been a for-profit institution since at least 2018, organized as a corporation. In 2023, the college reported having zero branch locations but one satellite location.

Accreditation Status

Northwest Lineman College holds accreditation from an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. As of the 2018 reporting year, the accrediting agency was the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). No disciplinary action has been taken against the institution by any accreditation agency in the reporting years of 2018 and 2023.

Financial Aid and Funding

NLC does not participate in federal financial aid programs under Title IV of the Federal Higher Education Act, nor does it participate in veterans' financial aid education programs or the Cal Grant program.

However, the institution does participate in other state or federal government financial aid programs. Specifically, in 2023, it received funds from the Work Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program and participated in California's Rehabilitation program. In 2018, NLC participated in Tribal TANF, Department of Rehabilitation-State of California, and offered scholarships like Mike Rowe Works & Miscellaneous trust funding.

NLC also offers non-government financial aid programs, including Sallie Mae and Meritize loans as of 2023. In 2023, 2% of the institutional income was derived from public funding, while 57% came from non-government financial aid. In 2018, 1% of institutional income was derived from public funding.

Student Enrollment

In 2023, the total number of students enrolled at Northwest Lineman College was 1,163. As of 2018, the total number of students enrolled was 886. The college offers diploma or certificate programs, with 13 programs available as of 2023. The data does not specify the number of students enrolled in diploma or certificate programs in 2018 or 2023. NLC does not offer Doctorate, Master, Bachelor or Associate Degree Programs.

Electrical Lineworker Program Details

The Electrical Lineworker Program is a diploma/certificate program at Northwest Lineman College. The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code for this program is 46.0303, which corresponds to Lineworker. The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code is 49-9051, which applies to Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.

Program Outcomes (2023)

Number of Degrees, Diplomas, or Certificates Awarded: 758
Total Charges for this Program: \$23,038.50
Percentage of Enrolled Students Receiving Federal Student Loans: 0%
Percentage of Graduates Taking Out Federal Student Loans: 0%
Number of Students Who Began the Program: 867
Number of Students Available for Graduation: 867
Number of On-time Graduates: 747
Completion Rate: 86.16%
Graduates Available for Employment: 758
Graduates Employed in the Field: 370
Placement Rate: 48.81%

Of the 370 graduates employed in the field:

0 worked 20 to 29 hours per week.
370 worked at least 30 hours per week.
370 were employed in a single position in the field of study.
0 were in concurrent aggregated positions.
0 were freelance/self-employed.
135 were employed by the institution, an employer owned by the institution, or an employer sharing ownership with the institution.

Program Outcomes (2018)

Number of Degrees, Diplomas, or Certificates Awarded: 579
Total Charges for this Program: \$17,523.00
Percentage of Enrolled Students Receiving Federal Student Loans: 0%
Percentage of Graduates Taking Out Federal Student Loans: 0%
Number of Students Who Began the Program: 682
Number of Students Available for Graduation: 681
Number of On-time Graduates: 544
Completion Rate: 79.88%
150% Completion Rate: 85%
Graduates Available for Employment: 578
Graduates Employed in the Field: 365
Placement Rate: 63.15%

Of the 365 graduates employed in the field:

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0 worked 20 to 29 hours per week.
365 worked at least 30 hours per week.
365 were employed in a single position in the field of study.
0 were in concurrent aggregated positions.
0 were freelance/self-employed.
67 were employed by the institution or an employer owned by the institution.

Additional Program Information

The Electrical Lineworker Program does not lead to a certificate or degree related to allied health professionals requiring clinical training, nor does it lead to an occupation requiring state licensing.

Historical Context

Founded in 1993, Northwest Lineman College has expanded its facilities and curriculum over the years. In 1996, the campus moved to a location equidistant from Meridian and Kuna, Idaho. By 1998, NLC began developing a comprehensive curriculum focused on the power delivery industry. A significant campus expansion in 2003 increased the facility size from 6,000 square feet (560 m2) to 24,000 square feet (2,200 m2).

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