NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Bentonville, Arkansas, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, NorthWest Arkansas Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 4,953 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,505 ten years after enrollment, which is 7% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 29.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $9,506, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.58x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,196 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Health Services, Business Administration & Management, and Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,505
Graduation Rate
29.2%
Median Debt
$9,506
Average Net Price
$7,196
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.02x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.58x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
4,953
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
61.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,342
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,238
Pell Grant Rate
23.2%
Federal Loan Rate
11.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,722
Income $30K–$48K
$5,751
Income $48K–$75K
$8,300
Income $110K+
$11,719
Student Demographics
Women
59.7%
White
53.1%
Black
3.0%
Hispanic
30.9%
Asian
3.5%
Two or More Races
3.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
43.1%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (48)
Associate (20)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $43,192 | 858 |
| Business Administration & Management | $44,173 | 99 |
| Registered Nursing | $68,866 | 71 |
| Business | $64,778 | 29 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $36,169 | 21 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $60,422 | 18 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 17 |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | Not reported | 15 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | Not reported | 14 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 14 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $54,737 | 9 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 9 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $48,127 | 7 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 5 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (21)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $51,796 | 207 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 201 |
| Health Services | $53,283 | 169 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 71 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 63 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 29 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | Not reported | 28 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $32,971 | 28 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 18 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 18 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 15 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 14 |
| Business | Not reported | 10 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 9 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 9 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 9 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 7 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Plant Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 3 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate | 1 |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | 1 |
| Plumbing | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Colleges in Arkansas
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Arkansas
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Arkansas
- Most Affordable Colleges in Arkansas
- Best ROI Colleges in Arkansas
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