by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NWACC. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #12 out of 32 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NWACC highly for health professions, coming in at #1,554 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,554 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Arkansas | 18 of 41 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 343 of 662 |
The table below lists every degree level available for health professions at NWACC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 141 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 186 |
| Certificate | 320 |
The health professions area of study at NWACC includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
In the most recent year for which we have data, NorthWest Arkansas Community College awarded 141 associate’s degrees in health professions.
NWACC ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the associate’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,240 | $4,080 |
| Fees | $1,158 | $1,158 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 23% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of health professions associate’s degree graduates at NWACC were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from NorthWest Arkansas Community College with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, NorthWest Arkansas Community College awarded 186 undergraduate certificate degrees in health professions.
NWACC is not yet ranked for health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 21% of health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at NWACC are White. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from NorthWest Arkansas Community College with a undergraduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, NorthWest Arkansas Community College awarded 320 certificate degrees in health professions.
NWACC is not yet ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of health professions certificate degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of health professions certificate degree graduates at NWACC were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from NorthWest Arkansas Community College with a certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
| White | 159 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.