Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 46.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $40,004
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,750
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 25:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 42.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $103/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 | $49,136 | $13,931 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate | $38,289 | |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies. | Certificate | $38,289 | |
| Precision Metal Working. | Certificate | $38,289 | |
| Ground Transportation. | Certificate | $38,289 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $35,142 | $8,959 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $35,060 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate | $31,762 | |
| Computer Programming. | Certificate | $29,685 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $28,381 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $26,585 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $24,035 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Certificate | $23,182 | $7,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $19,455 |
Outcomes Overview
Northwest State graduates enter the workforce with manageable debt loads. The median debt of $9,750 creates monthly payments of just $103, consuming only 3% of typical graduate earnings of $40,004 after ten years. This debt-to-income ratio of 0.24 ranks well below the national community college average. The school's strong ties to local healthcare systems and manufacturing plants help explain the impressive 95.6% employment rate. Many graduates find work as medical assistants, welders, and business support staff in rural northwest Ohio's stable economy. The combination of low debt, solid employment prospects, and earnings that grow from $28,800 to over $40,000 represents a strong return on investment for career-focused students.