Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 1,135 Associate and 554 1-2 Years certificates were awareded by NWACC.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Associate2621,135
1-2 Years certificates292554
Total8272,045

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at NorthWest Arkansas Community College based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
Associate
Associate Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$49,500
Business/Commerce$37,200
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies$22,900

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at NorthWest Arkansas Community College based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
CertificateAssociateDoctorate

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at NWACC by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
1-2 Years CertificateAssociate
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 0 completers-
Horticultural Science0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 0 completers-
Environmental Science0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 2 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services 23 completers-
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts0-
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef5-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training18-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 6 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 17 completers-
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology0-
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician10-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician6-
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 0 completers-
Child Care and Support Services Management0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 227 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies227-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 7 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration0-
Criminal Justice/Police Science7-
Forensic Science and Technology0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 8 completers-
Design and Visual Communications0-
Graphic Design8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 65 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant11-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician11-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)29-
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist14-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 22 completers-
Business/Commerce9-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management3-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping3-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies6-
Retailing and Retail Operations1-
Total554
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture (1 completers) 7 completers-
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences (other)7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 9 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences9-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services 23 completers-
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts23-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 8 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 19 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician3-
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology0-
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician9-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies 8 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities (1 completers) 777 completers$22,900
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies609$22,900
General Studies168-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 5 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 10 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration0-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies6-
Fire Services Administration4-
Forensic Science and Technology0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 15 completers-
Visual and Performing Arts3-
Commercial and Advertising Art12-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 97 completers-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician10-
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant11-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)11-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist10-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse55$49,500
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 153 completers-
Business/Commerce25$37,200
Business Administration and Management128-
Total1,135