by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northwest Shoals Community College. You can study it at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 13 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwest Shoals Community College highly for allied health professions, placing at #802 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 802 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Alabama | 14 of 19 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 211 of 311 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in allied health professions at Northwest Shoals Community College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 25 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
| Certificate | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwest Shoals Community College awarded 25 associate’s degrees in allied health professions.
Northwest Shoals Community College ranks competitively among schools offering allied health professions at the associate’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,690 | $7,740 |
| Fees | $1,261 | $1,261 |
Find out more about Northwest Shoals Community College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of allied health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions associate’s degree graduates at Northwest Shoals Community College were White. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Shoals Community College with a associate’s in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northwest Shoals Community College granted 10 associate’s degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
Northwest Shoals Community College awarded 10 associate’s completions in radiologic technology/science - radiographer in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
Northwest Shoals Community College granted 5 associate’s degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwest Shoals Community College awarded 5 undergraduate certificate degrees in allied health professions.
Northwest Shoals Community College is not yet ranked for allied health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 20% of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Northwest Shoals Community College are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Shoals Community College with a undergraduate certificate in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northwest Shoals Community College granted 5 undergraduate certificate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwest Shoals Community College conferred 16 certificate degrees in allied health professions.
Northwest Shoals Community College has not been 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 largest share of allied health professions certificate degree graduates at Northwest Shoals Community College are White. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Shoals Community College with a certificate in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northwest Shoals Community College conferred 16 certificate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%).
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