National Labor College

National Labor College, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, was founded in 1974. The college was originally known as the George Meany Center for Labor Studies. After a few name changes, it came to be known by its current name in 2004. Commonly abbreviated as NLC, the college has a 47-acre campus. It offers programs leading to bachelor’s degrees in areas of study like labor studies, union leadership and administration, instructional technology and organization development.

National Labor College offers several types of financial aid the form of loans and scholarships, including the Union Plus National Labor College Scholarship, the AETNA Healthcare Scholarships and the Deferred Billing and Payment Plans.

National Labor College Highlights

Where National Labor College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in business and management.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High male/female ratio.
• High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at National Labor College was 272 in 2007 (124 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: National Labor College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

National Labor College provides on-campus housing for 165 of its 124 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 18 meals weekly.