Northwest-Shoals Community College Career Programs

Northwest-Shoals Community College (referred to as Northwest-Shoals CC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Muscle Shoals, AL. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Northwest-Shoals Community College is $5,071 for Alabama residents and $8,881 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 4,032 and the students to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).Northwest-Shoals Community College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $8,881
  • Number of Programs: 32 programs

Northwest-Shoals CC 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Northwest-Shoals Community College are $5,071 for Alabama residents and $8,881 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.82% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Northwest-Shoals Community College
Alabama residentsOut of State
2018-2019$4,711$8,581
2019-2020$4,771$8,701
2020-2021$4,831$8,821
2021-2022$4,831$8,521
2022-2023$5,011$8,761
2023-2024$5,071$8,881

Who Accredits Northwest-Shoals Community College

Northwest-Shoals Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (7/1/1994 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Northwest-Shoals Community College offers 32 career programs and 3 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 593 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Northwest-Shoals CC. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Northwest-Shoals CC with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 4
Computer and Information Sciences1 program 4
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 program 22
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager1 program 22
Engineering Technology [+] 2 programs 2
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology1 program 0
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1 program 2
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 7
Child Care and Support Services Management1 program 7
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 programs (2 online)190
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program (1 online)17
General Studies1 program (1 online)173
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 46
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1 program 46
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1 program (1 online)3
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 program (1 online)3
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 programs 26
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician1 program 0
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 program 26
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 5 programs 91
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 16
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 3
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician1 program 4
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer1 program 9
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 59
Business [+] 1 program 6
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program 6
Total17 programs (3 online)397
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 0
Computer and Information Sciences1 program 0
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 2 programs 25
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist1 program 0
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager1 program 25
Engineering Technology [+] 1 program 12
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 12
Construction Trades [+] 2 programs 8
Carpentry/Carpenter1 program 2
Electrician1 program 6
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 programs 24
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 program 23
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 1
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 31
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant1 program 8
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 23
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 programs 83
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 6
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 77
Business [+] 2 programs 13
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program 7
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program 6
Total15 programs196

Student Population

At Northwest-Shoals Community College, there are total 4,032 students. Among them, 614 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 1,853 men and 2,179 women students at Northwest-Shoals CC. Next table summarizes the student population at Northwest-Shoals CC.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Northwest-Shoals Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,0321,8532,179
American Indian/Native American341816
Asian26917
Black/African American329138191
Hispanic409200209
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander422
White3,0161,3851,631
Two More1838994
Un-Known22913
Student Population in Online Programs at Northwest-Shoals CC
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students4,0326149122,506

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