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North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho · Public community college

Auto mechanic schoolsDiesel mechanic schoolsMedical assistant programsSurgical technologist programsWelding schoolsDental hygiene programsLPN / LVN programsRadiology & sonography programsConstruction trades programsHVAC schoolsCulinary & pastry schoolsCNC & machining programsMedical billing & coding programs
38%completion rate · Idaho avg 71%
$9,000median debt of graduates
$34,391median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$40,081median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (Accredited)
Address: 1000 West Garden Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 · Phone: (208) 769-3300 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jan 2026 · Probation · Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology; Apr 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation. 6 sanction actions in the window.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

North Idaho College is a public trade and career school in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, offering auto mechanic, diesel mechanic, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

North Idaho College's completion rate is 37.5%, below the state average of 71.0%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; median graduate debt is $9,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,081.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for North Idaho College; the school does participate in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 23.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
North Idaho College North Idaho College: 37.5% 37.5% Idaho average Idaho average: 71% 71% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$34,570$48,420$62,660
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists$45,960$59,230$69,370
Medical assistants$35,500$44,700$48,160
Surgical technologists$48,430$72,550$77,640
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$40,370$50,530$59,350
Dental hygienists$85,610$94,650$98,410
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$47,890$63,800$74,050
Radiologic technologists and technicians$60,540$80,080$97,610
Construction laborers$36,560$46,940$55,030
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$38,660$56,240$67,030
Chefs and head cooks$33,590$52,000$66,930
Machinists$38,450$58,810$71,070
Medical records specialists$39,930$53,460$64,470

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Idaho (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 18 $35,896 $30,554 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 17 $35,896 $30,554 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 16 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 15 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 14 $46,148 $38,289 $16,145
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 10 $44,784 not reported $9,000
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 9 $41,039 $32,391 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 8 $28,754 not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 7 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 7 $44,784 not reported $9,000
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 6 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 5 not reported $29,685 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 5 $35,896 $30,554 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 5 $28,754 not reported not reported
Carpenters Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Associate degree 3 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 3 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 2 $28,464 $30,119 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 2 $41,039 $32,391 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 2–4 years 2 $41,039 $32,391 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 1 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 1 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

North Idaho College is a public community college located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, in a small-city setting. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants. It holds accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Among its 23 trade and career programs, the most-awarded are auto mechanic schools (30 completions), diesel mechanic schools (23), and medical assistant programs (18).

Federal data show a completion rate of 37.5%, which is below the state average of 71.0%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,081. About 23.8% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

With a broad mix of short technical certificates (auto, diesel, welding, HVAC, CNC machining) and longer clinical programs (dental hygiene, radiologic technology, surgical technology), the campus can serve both first-time students and adult career-changers, though specific program lengths and schedules are not detailed here and should be confirmed with the school directly. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data through the College Scorecard or by contacting the college.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

North Idaho College offers 23 trade and career programs, with the most completions in auto mechanic schools, diesel mechanic schools, and medical assistant programs. Other program families include welding, dental hygiene, LPN, radiology technology, HVAC, culinary, CNC machining, and medical billing and coding.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, North Idaho College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, along with several program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 37.5%, which is below the state average of 71.0%, according to federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $9,000, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,081, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

North Idaho College is a public school, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-funded aid programs in addition to federal aid.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly at (208) 769-3300 or visit nic.edu for program duration details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?142443, or by contacting the school directly.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers a mix of shorter technical programs (auto, diesel, welding, HVAC) and longer clinical programs (dental hygiene, radiologic technology), which may suit adult career-changers, though specific scheduling details are not reported here.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach North Idaho College at (208) 769-3300 or through its website, https://www.nic.edu/.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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