by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NWCC. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #6 out of 14 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NWCC highly for allied health professions, coming in at #670 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 670 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Mississippi | 8 of 17 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 161 of 311 |
The following degree levels are granted in allied health professions at NWCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 59 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 62 |
| Certificate | 63 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwest Mississippi Community College handed out 59 associate’s degrees in allied health professions.
NWCC holds a strong position among schools offering allied health professions at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,200 | $3,400 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 3% of allied health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions associate’s degree graduates at NWCC were White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Mississippi Community College with a associate’s in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NWCC granted 28 associate’s degrees in surgical technology/technologist in the latest year of data — 96% to women and 4% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (46%).
NWCC awarded 13 associate’s degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).
NWCC conferred 11 associate’s degrees in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
NWCC granted 5 associate’s degrees in cardiovascular technology/technologist recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
NWCC conferred 2 associate’s completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, Northwest Mississippi Community College awarded 62 undergraduate certificate degrees in allied health professions.
NWCC is not currently ranked for allied health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at NWCC were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Mississippi Community College with a undergraduate certificate in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
NWCC granted 55 undergraduate certificate completions in surgical technology/technologist in the most recent reporting year — 93% to women and 7% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (53%).
NWCC granted 7 undergraduate certificate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwest Mississippi Community College conferred 63 certificate degrees in allied health professions.
NWCC is not yet ranked for allied health professions at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of allied health professions certificate degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions certificate degree graduates at NWCC were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Mississippi Community College with a certificate in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NWCC conferred 63 certificate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
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