Northwest Shoals Community College

Muscle Shoals, AL · Public · Associate degree-granting

Northwest Shoals Community College is a public institution in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,969 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $33,828 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 35.5%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $10,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.38x. The average net price after financial aid is $2,838 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Machinist, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, and Electrical & Power Transmission.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$33,828
Graduation Rate
35.5%
Median Debt
$10,000
Average Net Price
$2,838
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
11.92x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.38x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,969
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
68.9%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$5,131
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,001
Pell Grant Rate
26.7%
Federal Loan Rate
24.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$1,356
Income $30K–$48K
$2,081
Income $48K–$75K
$4,259
Income $110K+
$10,089

Student Demographics

Women
61.8%
White
70.8%
Black
10.5%
Hispanic
11.1%
Asian
0.3%
Two or More Races
6.0%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
36.1%

Accreditations

Programs (30)

Associate (12)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $42,932 128
Registered Nursing $64,855 66
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other $65,044 43
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 25
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 19
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 17
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 13
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $30,533 13
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 9
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 8
Business Operations Not reported 8
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (18)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 240
Machinist Not reported 213
Practical Nursing Not reported 86
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 59
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 51
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians Not reported 47
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 43
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 27
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 24
Carpentry Not reported 23
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 20
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 11
Plumbing Not reported 8
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 8
Woodworking Not reported 8
Business Operations Not reported 8
Accounting Not reported 6
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 4

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