Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 27.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $43,505
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,506
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 43.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $101/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $50,356 | $13,938 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $41,937 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate | $36,848 | |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate | $33,993 | $10,374 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate | $28,598 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $25,615 | $8,000 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate | $20,140 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $43,505 ten years after leaving, which is solid for a two-year degree. Monthly loan payments of $101 represent just 2.8% of typical graduate income, making debt highly manageable. The median debt of $9,506 creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22, well below the concerning 1.0 threshold. With 94% employment rates, NWACC delivers strong job placement in northwest Arkansas's booming economy anchored by Walmart's headquarters. Many graduates enter retail management, logistics, healthcare support, and manufacturing roles that capitalize on the region's corporate presence. The low debt burden combined with respectable earnings and excellent job prospects creates a strong return on investment for career-focused students.