by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northwest Shoals Community College. It is offered at the Associate’s, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #6 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 liberal arts general studies, placing at #892 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 892 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Alabama | 10 of 31 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 189 of 420 |
Here is each degree level available for liberal arts general studies at Northwest Shoals Community College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 140 |
| Certificate | 126 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwest Shoals Community College conferred 140 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Northwest Shoals Community College is a solid choice among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 23 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, 36% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at Northwest Shoals Community College are White. Roughly 68% 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 liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Northwest Shoals Community College conferred 133 associate’s completions in general studies recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).
Northwest Shoals Community College granted 7 associate’s completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwest Shoals Community College awarded 126 certificate degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Northwest Shoals Community College is not yet ranked for liberal arts general studies at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 28% of liberal arts general studies certificate degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies certificate degree graduates at Northwest Shoals Community College were White. About 75% 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 liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Northwest Shoals Community College granted 126 certificate degrees in general studies recently — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
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