Allied Health Professions at NorthWest Arkansas Community College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, consider the program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College sits in Bentonville, AR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 35 allied health professions degrees were awarded at NorthWest Arkansas Community College.
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Studying Online at NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Distance learning is available at NorthWest Arkansas Community College. Among 8,412 students, 2,781 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,226 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Use these rankings to compare NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arkansas | #4 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #12 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #99 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #181 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #238 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #761 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Those who finish NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,091 |
| 2 years | $41,937 |
| 3 years | $40,348 |
| 4 years | $41,219 |
| 5 years | $48,905 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from NorthWest Arkansas Community College take home a median $41,219, compared with $36,486 for all NorthWest Arkansas Community College graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from NorthWest Arkansas Community College comes in at $15,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are 69% women (24) and 31% men (11).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Of the 12 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at NorthWest Arkansas Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 42% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, below the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at NorthWest Arkansas Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 1 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 14 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 12 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.