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 level. It ranks as high as #16 out of 23 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwest Shoals Community College among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #1,507 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,507 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Alabama | 27 of 36 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 403 of 550 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nursing at Northwest Shoals Community College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 66 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwest Shoals Community College conferred 66 associate’s degrees in nursing.
Northwest Shoals Community College holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the associate’s level. Its best result was #16 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Alabama | 16 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 232 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 756 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,690 | $7,740 |
| Fees | $1,261 | $1,261 |
Learn more about Northwest Shoals Community College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 17% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of nursing associate’s degree graduates at Northwest Shoals Community College were White. Roughly 85% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Northwest Shoals Community College awarded 66 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (85%).
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