by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NWACC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #7 out of 11 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NWACC as a strong choice for allied health professions, ranked #841 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 841 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Arkansas | 12 of 16 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 230 of 311 |
The table below lists every degree level available for allied health professions at NWACC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 12 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 12 |
| Certificate | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, NorthWest Arkansas Community College conferred 12 associate’s degrees in allied health professions.
NWACC holds a strong position among schools offering allied health professions at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,240 | $4,080 |
| Fees | $1,158 | $1,158 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of allied health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions associate’s degree graduates at NWACC were White. Approximately 58% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NWACC awarded 12 associate’s degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, NorthWest Arkansas Community College awarded 12 undergraduate certificate degrees in allied health professions.
NWACC has not been ranked for allied health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 17% of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at NWACC were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 58% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NWACC awarded 7 undergraduate certificate degrees in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (43%).
NWACC conferred 5 undergraduate certificate degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (80%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, NorthWest Arkansas Community College awarded 11 certificate degrees in allied health professions.
NWACC is not currently ranked for allied health professions at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of allied health professions certificate degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions certificate degree graduates at NWACC are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 45% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NWACC granted 7 certificate degrees in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
NWACC granted 3 certificate completions in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
NWACC conferred 1 certificate completion in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
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