Nursing at Northwest Shoals Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Northwest Shoals Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwest Shoals Community College sits in Muscle Shoals, AL.
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Online Class Availability at Northwest Shoals Community College
Online coursework is an option at Northwest Shoals Community College. Among 4,665 students, 1,094 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,308 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Northwest Shoals Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northwest Shoals Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #8 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #19 of 27 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #79 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #222 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #309 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1284 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Northwest Shoals Community College
Graduates of Northwest Shoals Community College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,933 |
| 2 years | $43,922 |
| 3 years | $43,540 |
| 4 years | $49,780 |
| 5 years | $59,696 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Northwest Shoals Community College earn a median of $49,780, compared with $49,780 for all Northwest Shoals Community College graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Northwest Shoals Community College stands at $13,124.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Northwest Shoals Community College
The Nursing program at Northwest Shoals Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 66 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Northwest Shoals Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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