Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX · Public · Associate degree-granting
Northwest Vista College, based in San Antonio, Texas, is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 13,993 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,490 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 32.0%. Mmedian graduate debt is $9,400, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.52x. The average net price after financial aid is $4,525 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Teacher Education, Computer Systems Networking, Graphic Communications, and Film, Video & Photographic Arts.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,490
Graduation Rate
32.0%
Median Debt
$9,400
Average Net Price
$4,525
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.7x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.52x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
13,993
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,412
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,952
Pell Grant Rate
22.5%
Federal Loan Rate
2.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,178
Income $30K–$48K
$4,204
Income $48K–$75K
$5,752
Income $110K+
$10,517
Student Demographics
Women
56.2%
White
16.0%
Black
6.7%
Hispanic
69.4%
Asian
2.8%
Two or More Races
3.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
35.9%
Accreditations
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (31)
Associate (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,809 | 2,086 |
| Teacher Education | $48,330 | 129 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 42 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 21 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 21 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 13 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Administration & Management | $48,364 | 1 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $63,465 | 0 |
| Engineering | $73,123 | 0 |
| Biology | $47,186 | 0 |
| Psychology | $38,903 | 0 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $47,630 | 0 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | $59,338 | 0 |
| Secondary Education | $43,859 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (8)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 68 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 28 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 22 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 15 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 13 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 11 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 9 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Associate | 2 |
| Mental Health Services | Associate | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Sports & Fitness | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Sports & Fitness | Associate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Texas
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Texas
- Most Affordable Colleges in Texas
- Best ROI Colleges in Texas
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Texas
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