Nursing at Northwest Shoals Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Northwest Shoals Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwest Shoals Community College sits in Muscle Shoals, AL.
During the most recent reporting year, 66 nursing degrees were awarded at Northwest Shoals Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Northwest Shoals Community College
Online coursework is an option at Northwest Shoals Community College. Among 4,665 students, 1,094 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,308 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Northwest Shoals Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northwest Shoals Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #8 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #19 of 27 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #79 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #222 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #309 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1284 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Northwest Shoals Community College
Graduates of Northwest Shoals Community College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,933 |
| 2 years | $43,922 |
| 3 years | $43,540 |
| 4 years | $49,780 |
| 5 years | $59,696 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Northwest Shoals Community College earn a median of $49,780, compared with $49,780 for all Northwest Shoals Community College graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Northwest Shoals Community College stands at $13,124.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Northwest Shoals Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Northwest Shoals Community College are 83% women (55) and 17% men (11).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Northwest Shoals Community College
Among the 66 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Northwest Shoals Community College, 83% were women (55) and 17% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Shoals Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 56 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Shoals Community College, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Northwest Shoals Community College
The Nursing program at Northwest Shoals Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 66 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Northwest Shoals Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
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